Suzuki GSX-S1000 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 XR: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2021-2025) and the Triumph Tiger 1200 XR (2021), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki GSX-S1000 150.2 hp, Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 141 hp.
- Torque: Suzuki GSX-S1000 106 Nm, Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 122 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2021-2025)150.2 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 XR (2021)141
Torque Nm
- Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2021-2025)106
- Triumph Tiger 1200 XR (2021)122 (best)
Weight kg
- Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2021-2025)214
- Triumph Tiger 1200 XR (2021)242
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 Remove |  2021 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2021 |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve; revised camshafts, valve springs, throttle bodies, airbox and 4-2-1 exhaust for Euro 5 | 1215.0 ccm (74.14 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Injection |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,215 cc |
| Power | 150.2 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest | 141 hp @ 9,350 rpm |
| Torque | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 122 Nm @ 7,600 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, bidirectional quickshifter standard, assist/slipper clutch, ride-by-wire throttle | 6-speed, Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | shaft |
| Weight | 214 kg (wet) | 242 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | WP 48 mm upside down forks, rebound and compression damping adjustment on fork caps |
| Rear suspension | KYB single shock, link-type, adjustable preload and rebound damping | WP monoshock, rebound damping adjustment |
| Brake system | ABS standard | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs with Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers | Double disc. Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS, 305 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc, reported as approx. 250mm with a single-piston caliper; not independently confirmed from a primary source | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS., 282 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Dunlop Roadsport 2) | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire | 190/50 ZR17 (Dunlop Roadsport 2) | 170/60-R17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 11,299 (USA) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.