Yamaha Mt-10 Sp vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-10 Sp
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
160 hp @ 11,500 rpm
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
~260 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
255 km/h (estimated)
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-10 Sp
8.5/10
"The ultimate naked bike if you buy one with clean history."
Pros
+Crossplane engine feels incredible
+Öhlins suspension genuinely transforms handling
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Attracts hard riders, check history
−Öhlins servicing costs hurt
−Aggressive riding position tires quickly
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