This page compares the 2nd generation Suzuki Hayabusa with the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R
1000 K9 specifications and performance! The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is the latest
(at the time of writing) model in the top spec sports motorcycle class available
today. It's predecessors have been the given bike of the year in numerous
countries and other top accolades and the model has been a best seller and
indeed everything else you can imagine over the years.
The 'K9' version has just been released worldwide
and thus thought it's about time I put up a specification comparison. I
don't think the two are comparable since one is made to go fast round a track
and other to go fast on the road. However they are both road bikes hence
can be compared on that basis! .
I have ridden numerous GSX-Rs over the years but
not this version yet and I know that this class of motorcycle is not really for
me but it may be a perfect match for you! The only issue I have with ALL
the models in 1000cc class is that they are physically small so that if you are
physically moderate to large girth it can be uncomfortable to ride and you degrade the bike into an aerodynamic and
aesthetic mess.
Personal opinion aside the GSX-R1000 is a
brilliant sports motorcycle, it's fast, handles, looks, sounds and has technical
features that are class leading. For example ECM controlled steering
damper, selectable engine maps, adjustable foot pegs you will be impressed.
I also love the retro/custom exhausts - it works brilliantly in terms of style -
wish the Hayabusa had them!
The 1000cc sports bike class is ultra competitive
and all manufacturers have models which could be considered just as good.
All the manufacturers have developed their bikes independently yet arrived at
equally competitive models. All have reliability, handling and performance
capability beyond the average rider and to decide between them you have to use
subjective criteria. Subjective meaning, design, street cred, sound, feel,
equipment levels and looks. With that in mind if I wanted to get the ultimate sports motorcycle, this would be
the one I would get - for this year only.
In-line 4 DOHC TSCC
81.0 mm
65.0 mm
1340 cc
12.5 : 1
Non-woven fabric
Electric
Wet sump
Electronic Fuel Injection
(EFI)
2190 mm
735 mm
1165 mm
1480 mm
120 mm
805 mm
220 kg
449 kg
In-line
4 cylinder DOHC 16-Valve
74.5 mm
57.3 mm
999 cc
12.8 : 1
Electric
Wet sump
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
2045 mm
720 mm
1130 mm
1405 mm
FRONT: Tokico 310mm Dual floating
discs with four-piston callipers
REAR: 250mm Single
4 piston calliper
FRONT
: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR : 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Fuel tank :
2008 :
21 litres
Canadian : 20 litres
17.5 litres
Fuel consumption :
Highway 5.4 litres (Premium) @ 100kph
average per 100kms
City 7.8 litres (Premium) per 100kms average
Various corners minimal hills and mid 25 Celsius.
A-Mode only.
