Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs. Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 compared to Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki RM-Z450 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	96 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.2
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	449 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,185 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,260 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	955 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	203 kg	Kerb Weight	113 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners