Suzuki GSX-R1000 vs Yamaha YZF-R1: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025) and the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki GSX-R1000 199 hp, Yamaha YZF-R1 197 hp.
- Torque: Suzuki GSX-R1000 118 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R1 113.3 Nm.
- Weight: Suzuki GSX-R1000 202 kg, Yamaha YZF-R1 205 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025)199 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)197
Torque Nm
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025)118 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)113.3
Weight kg
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025)202 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)205
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-2025 · GSX-R1000 / GSX-R1000R / GSX-R1000RZ Remove |  2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2022-2025 | 2025 |
| Engine | 999.8cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, finger-follower valve actuation, ride-by-wire throttle, SR-VVT | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-4, crossplane crankshaft, Euro5 (engine carried over from 2020-2024) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 199 hp @ 13,200 rpmBest | 197 hp @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 118 Nm @ 10,800 rpmBest | 113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual, standard bi-directional quickshifter | 6-speed manual w/ multi-plate slipper clutch and quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 202 kg (wet)Best | 205 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 861 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | Base GSX-R1000: Showa BPF inverted fork; GSX-R1000R/RZ: Showa BFF inverted fork. Both adjustable preload/rebound damping, ~120mm travel | 43mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Base: Showa single shock; R/RZ: Showa BFRC-lite shock. Both link-type on aluminum swingarm, adjustable preload/rebound, ~130-135mm travel | KYB single shock, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Brake system | ABS and linked front-to-rear brake system, standard | Dual-channel ABS (Brake Control System) |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs with Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers (R/RZ: floating T-Drive discs) | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monoblock radial calipers w/ Brembo radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220-240mm depending on source; caliper type not independently confirmed | 220mm single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Bridgestone RS11) | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Bridgestone RS11) | 190/55ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 16,499 (USA)Best | USD 18,999 (US) |