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2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Vs 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1
Updated :  02 May 2010

This page is a comparison between the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and the Yamaha YZF-R1.  These are two of my favourite sports motorcycles, the other one being the Honda CBR-1000RR. Note that manufactures don't update their models every year as in the last decade! 

The two super sport bikes are potentially the fastest and best handling motorcycles you can buy in early 2010.  I use the term potentially because each motorcycle's abilities are only as good as the rider - meaning you!

Personally I like the design of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 more than the Yamaha R1 because it looks modern with retro touches like the exhausts. The R1 is modern too but hovers on the edge of over design. Thankfully they don't look the same. Both have the same issue of being physically small to make the ultimate design statement instead focus on high performance technicalities.

  2010 YZF-R1 2010 GSX-R1000
 

Engine :
Displacement : 
Starter :
Fuelling :
Frame :
Overall length :
Overall Width :
Height :
Wheel base :
Ground clearance :
Seat height :
Kerb weight :
Fuel tank :

IL4 Cyl DOHC 16V
998 cc
Electric
Electronic Fuel Injection
 (EFI)
Alloy

2070 mm
715 mm
1130 mm
1415 mm
135 mm
835 mm
206 kg
18 litres
IL4 Cyl DOHC 16V
999 cc
Electric
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Alloy

2045 mm
720 mm
1130 mm
1405 mm
120mm
810 mm
205 kg
17.5 litres

Security System :

Standard Standard

Gearbox :

6 speed multi-plate slipper clutch 6 speed constant mesh wet multi-plate hydraulic clutch

Suspension  (front) :

43mm Inverted telescopic
 
SHOWA - Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable.

Suspension  (rear) :

Single Monocross SHOWA - Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable.

Brakes / Tyres :

310mm Twin Front Disc
220mm Single Back single 4 piston calliper

FRONT : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR : 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

FRONT: Tokico 310mm Dual floating discs with four-piston callipers
REAR: 250mm Single
 4 piston calliper

FRONT : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR : 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Exhaust :

4 into 2 - 1 - 2  (standard) 4 into 2 - 1 - 2 (standard)

Power :
Torque :

(Claimed) 134Kw @ 9800rpm
(Claimed) 115Nm @ 10200rpm
(Claimed) 142Kw @ 12500rpm
(Claimed) 115Nm @ 10000rpm

Approx Pricing (AUD) :
(Excluding on-roads)

2010 - $18,990
 
2010 - $18,990

*Specifications always subject to change. You should check your country or region's official website for the most up to date pricing, specifications and information.

 

 

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