Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs. Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 compared to Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	104 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	81.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	96 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	116.7 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	10.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,380 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,445 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,181 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,685 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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