Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	52.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	152 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	106 Nm	Torque	115.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	12.7
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	999 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Deltabox

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	2,115 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	810 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

The new GSX-S1000 is an old acquaintance in terms of basic design - the engine and chassis are still from the predecessor. However, the machine has been modernised in many areas and presents itself at an extremely high level, especially visually. Although the engine cannot compete in the league of the super-potent Hyper Nakeds, it functions very harmoniously and powerfully enough. The conventional chassis also strikes a successful compromise between sportiness and comfort. The hammer arguments are definitely the successful design, the standard quickshifter with blipper and, last but not least, the comparatively low price.

superior engine

excellent shift assistant including blipper

balanced handling

bold design

driving-friendly seating position

good price

Electronics package not very comprehensive

no 6-axis IMU, no cornering ABS

instruments on the handlebars somewhat antiquated

display not particularly easy to read

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-S1000 vs Yamaha R1

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