2015 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 2015 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 439 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
Year20152026
Make ModelYamaha YZF 1000 R1Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1419 mm / 55.9 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance135mm / 5.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1150 mm / 45.3 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2054 mm / 80.9 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width690 mm / 27.2 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)199 203
Fuel Capacity17 Liters / 4.5 gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight199 kg / 439 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque112.4 Nm / 11.5 kg-m @ 11500 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 50.9 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine ManagementYCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCU-
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-IFuel Injection
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled IgnitionElectronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, Multiple DiscWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final Drive"O" ring chainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Transmission / Drive6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame Type-Aluminum
Suspension - Front43mm KYBø inverted fork; fully adjustableInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearKYB® Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustableLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake-23.2°
Trail-95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers, UBS ABS2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliper, UBS ABSSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless