Suzuki Gsx-r1000r vs Yamaha Yzf-r1
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-r1000r
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Horsepower (hp)
202 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
Torque
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlocked)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-r1000r
8.5/10
"The finest GSX-R ever built — buy one with clean history."
Pros
+Sophisticated electronics genuinely work
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Confidence-inspiring chassis balance
Cons
−Track abuse history very common
−Expensive suspension rebuild costs
−Stiff ergonomics on long rides
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10
"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."
Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
−Brutal heat in traffic
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Unforgiving of neglect