2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 202 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 103.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Weight spans 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 202 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 1000 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 300cc |
| Power | 202hp | 41.4hp |
| Torque | 103.4nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 169kg |
| Front brake | Brembo Monobloc, 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped | 298mm disc w/ ABS |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped | 220mm disc w/ ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 7 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18499 | $5499 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Traction Control, Bi-directional Quick Shift System, Ride-by-Wire, Idle Speed Control (ISC) -Suzuki Easy Start System, three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS),Suzuki Low RPM Assist System -Launch Control System, CAN Bus system |
-Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
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2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3: listed specifications
The 2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 differ on the listed specifications: the GSX-R1000R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the YZF-R3 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
GSX-R1000R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed power advantage (202 hp vs 41.4 hp).
Torque
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed torque advantage (103.4 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R3 is notably lighter on the listed weight (169 kg vs 202 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: GSX-R1000R is listed higher (82.5 cm) than YZF-R3 (78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs YAMAHA YZF-R3?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R has 202 hp compared with 41 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is lighter at 169 kg vs 202 kg for SUZUKI GSX-R1000R.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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