Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs. Aprilia RS 660 2024

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Aprilia RS 660 2024

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs Aprilia RS 660 2024

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Aprilia RS 660 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 compared to Aprilia RS 660 2024

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Aprilia RS 660 2024

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Aprilia RS 660 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	63.93 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	116.7 Nm	Torque	67 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	13.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	659 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

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	Double 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	180 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	1,995 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,370 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
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