Suzuki Gsx-s1000 vs Aprilia Tuono V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 vs Aprilia Tuono V4. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Aprilia Tuono V4: 175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp) hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Aprilia Tuono V4
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
175 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
121 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp)
Torque
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
121 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h (estimated)
270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
Aprilia Tuono V4
8.5/10
"The best used supernaked available, if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Brutal V4 engine character
+World-class electronics package
+Handling precision is extraordinary
Cons
−Expensive, infrequent dealer network
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Rear linkage bearings wear early
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