Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.2 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	182 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	115.5 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	13.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2019

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable