Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 vs. Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

Overview - Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 vs Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 compared to Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Ducati 899 Panigale 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	57.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	149 HP	Engine power	148 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	106 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	898 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,426 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Some might be surprised that after waiting so long, Suzuki did not launch the ultimate, uncompromising power naked bike. Instead, the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 with its 149 hp seems almost too well-behaved. But once you ride it on the race track, you quickly realise that the engine is far more powerful in real life and that the rest of the performance of the chassis and braking system is also impressive. In return, it also offers a large portion of everyday and practical suitability - not bad ingredients when you have to cover everything from everyday to race track with a single bike.

Powerful engine

good braking control

stable and sensitive chassis

comfortable seating position

relatively low price.

Front end looks too good

toxic throttle response in the lower rev range