Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Yamaha MT-09 2016

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008 vs Yamaha MT-09 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008
Yamaha MT-09 2016

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement599 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

In the current Supersport field, the 600 is "the least evil" on the road at the moment. After all, it's not really a pleasure to go round in circles on the road with a 600. But if you like screaming rides with a lively 600, the 600 GSX-R from Suzuki is the best choice at the moment.

Torque and power curve

Most enjoyable 600 in road use

Well equipped

Low acclimatisation period.

Responds to tuning to a limited extent

relatively high weight

lower peak power.

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Yamaha MT-09 2016

The Yamaha MT-09 did not need to be reinvented for the coming season - it already was extremely well done almost four years ago. Instead, the Japanese focus on fine-tuning and adding practical, contemporary gimmicks such as traction control and automatic shifting. Due to the Euro4 standard, however, the engine management has been changed once again and offers an emphatically powerful but well controllable power delivery in standard mode; the power explosion of the first generation is now no longer offered even by the sharper A mode. The biggest change, recognisable at first glance, is the, in my opinion, extremely successful design with the more aggressive front and the newly designed rear. All in all, an even snazzier naked bike that was clearly built for the fun of motorcycling.

Wonderfully powerful three-cylinder powerplant

three power modes

fully adjustable chassis

quickshifter as standard

sporty upright seating position

good brakes

aggressive looks

traction control.

Saddle a little too hard for long tours

licence plate holder on the swingarm offers less splash protection than a conventional one

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-R 600 vs Yamaha MT-09

Price Suzuki GSX-R 600

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