2009 Buell 1125R vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Buell 1125R 2009 Buell 1125R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 72° V-Twin
Power
109 kW / 146 hp @ 9800 rpm
Top Speed
243 km/h / 151 mph
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20092026
Make ModelBuell 1125RSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5"825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1384 mm / 54.5"1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance114 mm / 4.5"130 mm / 5.1 in
Height-1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length1996 mm / 78.6"2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width716 mm / 28.2"705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)170-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight170 kg / 375 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.2 L / 5.6 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed243 km/h / 151 mph-
Max Power109 kW / 146 hp @ 9800 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque111 Nm / 11.3 kgf-m / 81.9 ft.lbs@ 9000 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.0 sec-
Engine
Displacement1125 cc / 68.7 cu in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 72° V-TwinFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke103 x 67.5 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionDual Ø61 mm downdraft throttle Bbodies, DDFI III Fuel Injection SystemFuel Injection
Ignition-Electronic ignition Transistorized
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveBeltChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gear Ratios1st 2.462 / 2nd 1.750 / 3rd / 1.381 / 4th 1.174 / 5th 1.042 / 6th 1.00-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium frame with fuel in frame.Aluminum
Suspension - Frontø47 mm Showa inverted forks, adjustable compression damping. rebound damping and spring preload.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - Rear127 mm / 5.0" | Showa® coil over monoshock, adjustable compression damping. rebound damping and spring preload.Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake21°23.2°
Trail83.8 mm / 3.3"95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7"-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle Ø240 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Corsa III120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Corsa III190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels6-Spoke ZTL2 cast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17"-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17"-