Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008 vs. Yamaha R1 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008 compared to Yamaha R1 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008
Yamaha R1 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power178 HPEngine power172 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight166 kgDry Weight172 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Suzuki does not do things by halves and takes first place here. But much more important is the acceleration out of the bend. 185 hp or not. In the past, the GSX-R had an advantage here because of its longer-stroke engine. This has not changed in 2007.

Optimum power curve

three mappings

good gearbox

massive power

peak power

anti-hopping clutch

electronic steering damper.

Boring optics

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

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

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

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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Price Yamaha R1

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