Yamaha R1 2006 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2006 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Yamaha R1 2006
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power136 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed295 km/hTop Speed295 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Yamaha R1

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