Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	74.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.1 mm	Stroke	57.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	202 HP	Engine power	185 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	118 Nm	Torque	116.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,045 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

It may well be that the market for 1000cc superbikes is shrinking, and it may also be true that the current price structure reserves this motorbike category for a very elite class. But for those who value the greatest possible acceleration and the highest fun factor, the Suzi is a comparatively good value.

Pleasant, cosy engine

powerful transmission

sporty, comfortable seating

light-footed handling

well-tuned chassis.

Radically close-cut geometries

technically somewhat improvable.