Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012 vs. Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012 vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012 compared to Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Engine power	Engine power	185 HP	Engine power	121 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	116.7 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,247 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	40 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,410 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,700 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	295 km/h	Top Speed	230 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.