2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9

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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.

Top on paper
2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX
85 pts
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
15 pts

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

2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX
29.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
73.9 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX
98.2 pts
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
23.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX
83.9 pts
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
15.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX
12.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
87.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 152 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 106 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX).
  • Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 232 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 1000 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX).
Specification SUZUKI GSX S1000GX YAMAHA Tracer 9
Brand SUZUKI YAMAHA
Model SUZUKI GSX S1000GX YAMAHA Tracer 9
Engine size 1000cc 900cc
Power 152hp 119hp
Torque 106nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 232kg 213kg
Front brake Brembo, radially mounted 4-piston calipers, dual 310mm disc, ABS-equipped Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers
Seat height (cm) 84.5cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin
Rear tyre 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped with remote, electronically controlled tuning Adjustable Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped with remote, electronically controlled tuning Swingarm
Motorcycle type Touring Adventure
Top speed 260km/h 230km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 19 L – 6.5 L/100km 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $18499 $16000
Brand price lists View SUZUKI price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Smart TLR Control, Lift Limiter, Roll Torque Control, Active Damping Control, Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilization

-Smart Cruise Control, 6.5-inch full-color TFT instrument, Traction Control System, Ride-by-Wire

-6-axis IMU governs a lean-sensitive 3-mode Traction Control System (TCS), as well as a Slide Control System (SCS), front wheel LIFt Control System (LIF) and Brake Control system (BC)

-Twin 3.5-inch TFT meters

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2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9: listed specifications

The 2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 differ on the listed specifications: the GSX S1000GX has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Tracer 9 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

GSX S1000GX has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

GSX S1000GX has a clear listed power advantage (152 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

GSX S1000GX has a modest listed torque advantage (106 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

GSX S1000GX has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 230 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tracer 9 is notably lighter on the listed weight (213 kg vs 232 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: GSX S1000GX is listed higher (84.5 cm) than Tracer 9 (81 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX S1000GX vs YAMAHA Tracer 9?

SUZUKI GSX S1000GX is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 9.

Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX S1000GX or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

SUZUKI GSX S1000GX has 152 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA Tracer 9.

Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX S1000GX or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 232 kg for SUZUKI GSX S1000GX.

Which is better, SUZUKI GSX S1000GX or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

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.