Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2022 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2022 and the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 are both sport touring motorcycles that offer a combination of sporty performance and touring capabilities.

In terms of engine power, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT has a more powerful engine with 152 HP compared to the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT's 119 HP. The Suzuki also has more torque at 106 Nm compared to the Yamaha's 93 Nm. Both bikes have in-line engines with 4 cylinders and a 4-stroke configuration. The Suzuki has a larger displacement at 999ccm compared to the Yamaha's 890ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front, with the Yamaha having a slightly longer travel distance at 130mm compared to the Suzuki's 120mm. Both bikes have a monoshock rear suspension with the Yamaha having a slightly longer travel distance at 137mm compared to the Suzuki's 130mm. The suspension on both bikes is adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound.

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2022

Both bikes have an aluminum frame with a twin-tube design, providing stability and rigidity. The brakes on both bikes are double disk at the front, with the Suzuki having a larger diameter at 310mm compared to the Yamaha's 298mm.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Suzuki also has riding modes, a shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and a shift assistant with blipper. The Yamaha has suspension that is electronically adjustable, cornering ABS, a quickshifter, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. The Suzuki has a wider rear tire at 190mm compared to the Yamaha's 180mm, but both have the same rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The Yamaha has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1500mm compared to the Suzuki's 1460mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 810mm. The Yamaha has a slightly lower curb weight at 220kg compared to the Suzuki's 226kg. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters, with the Yamaha having a slightly longer range at 380km compared to the Suzuki's 358km. The Yamaha also has a slightly lower combined fuel consumption at 5 l/100km compared to the Suzuki's 6.1 l/100km.

In terms of equipment, both bikes have LED headlights and a TFT display. The Suzuki has LED daytime running lights and connectivity, while the Yamaha has heated grips, a case system, cornering lights, and an adjustable windscreen.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT has an awesome engine with lots of torque, a stable chassis, versatile ergonomics, a good sound, a top quickshifter, and a good price-performance ratio. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT has a great standard equipment in its GT variant, a powerful and powerful engine with great tuning, easy handling, a stable ride, a comprehensive electronics package, a great e-chassis, good wind protection, great pillion comfort, and a long range.

In terms of weaknesses, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT has a rather long gear ratio, a non-adjustable windshield, and no lean angle sensor. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT has a poorly readable and illogical display, stationary noise above 95 dB, a somewhat rough clutch, and moderate responsiveness.

Overall, both the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2022 and the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 offer a combination of sporty performance and touring capabilities, with each bike having its own strengths and weaknesses.