Suzuki GSX-R1000 vs Yamaha YZF-R9
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and the Yamaha YZF-R9 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Suzuki Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-R1000
GSX-R1000 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,099,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,003
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R9
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱899,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,361
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R9 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱899,000, which is ₱200,000 (18%) below the Suzuki GSX-R1000 at ₱1,099,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R9 is estimated at ₱25,361 a month against ₱31,003 for the GSX-R1000, a difference of ₱5,642 a month.
- The GSX-R1000 makes more power (197.1 PS against 119 PS for the YZF-R9).
- The GSX-R1000 has more torque (117 Nm against 93 Nm for the YZF-R9).
- The GSX-R1000 has the larger engine (1,000 cc against 890 cc for the YZF-R9).
- The GSX-R1000 is the heavier bike (202 kg against 195 kg for the YZF-R9).
- The GSX-R1000 carries more fuel (16 L against 14 L for the YZF-R9).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki GSX-R1000GSX-R1000, ₱1,099,000 | Yamaha YZF-R9Standard, ₱899,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 999.8 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 197.1 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,200 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 117 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 10800 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 4 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2075 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width | 705 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1145 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 825 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 202 kg | 195 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W, tubeless | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with Motion Track Brake System | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Motion Track traction control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | Bi-directional quick shifter, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



