2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
141.7 kW / 190 hp @ 12000rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h / 180.2 mph
Weight
192 kg / 423 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
Year20082026
ColoursBlue/White, Black/Gold, White/Silver-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 1000Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Length (in.)80.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,045 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Height (mm)1,130 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.7 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,415 mm-
Height (in.)44.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Width (in.)28.3 inches-
Width (mm)720 mm-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in.1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in.130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1130 mm / 44.5 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2045 mm / 80.5 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width720 mm / 28.3 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)172-
Dry Weight (lbs.)379.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)192 203
Dry Weight172 kg / 379 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight192 kg / 423 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed290 km/h / 180.2 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)2.8 sec.-
Max Power138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.3 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph-
Engine
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.4 x 59.0 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Stroke4-
Displacement998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCCFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke73.4 x 59 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine LubricationWet Sump-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Exhaust4 into 2, stainless steelAkrapovič
Fuel Consumption5.5 L/100 km / 18.1 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodiesFuel Injection
IgnitionElectronic ignition, Transistorized Electronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EIA-9-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch.Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final Drive#530 chainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gear Ratios1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparAluminum
Suspension - FrontInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preloadInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, adjustable spring preloadLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24°23.2°
Trail98 mm / 3.9 in.95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125mm / 4.9 in.-
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm discSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
WheelsCast aluminium alloy, 3 spoke-