2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
390.0 pounds
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
Year-2026
ColoursBlue/white, raven, candy red-
Make Model-Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Width (in.)28.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,415 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)836 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,060 mm-
Length (in.)81.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,110 mm-
Height (in.)43.7 inches-
Width (mm)719 mm-
Seat Height836 mm / 32.9 in.825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1,415 mm / 55.7 in.1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1,110 mm / 43.7 in.1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2,060 mm / 81.1 in.2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width719 mm / 28.3 in.705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)390.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.75 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Fuel Capacity (l)17.97 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)176.9-
Dry Weight176.9 kg / 390.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.97 litres / 4.75 gallons16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power-143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque-110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 53.6 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.1 inches-
Displacement-998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I-
Bore x Stroke-76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.8:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel Induction-Fuel Injection
IgnitionTCIElectronic ignition Transistorized
Lubrication-Wet sump
Starter-Electric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)102 mm-
Frame Type-Aluminum
Suspension - Front43mm inverted forkInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearSingle shock w/piggyback reservoirLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24.0°23.2°
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in.95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front119 mm / 4.7 in.-
Wheel Travel - Rear102 mm / 4.0 in.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/50-ZR17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless