Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs BMW S 1000 R 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	116.7 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC, Drag lever
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	812 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	203 kg	Kerb Weight	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	295 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners

BMW S 1000 R 2023

The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.

powerful engine

strong brakes

comfortable ergonomics

good standard equipment

extensive range of accessories

Sluggish shift assistant

optics not 100% coherent

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs BMW S 1000 R

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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