2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10

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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-R1000R
78 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-10
22 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-R1000R
36.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-10
70.3 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R
51.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-10
54.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R
85.2 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-10
33.5 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R
50.4 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-10
47 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-R1000R 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 83.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10) up to 202 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
  • Torque spans 103.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R) up to 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
  • Weight spans 202 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R) to 212 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification SUZUKI GSX-R1000R YAMAHA MT-10
Brand SUZUKI YAMAHA
Model SUZUKI GSX-R1000R YAMAHA MT-10
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 202hp 166hp
Torque 103.4nm. 112nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 202kg 212kg
Front brake Brembo Monobloc, 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear brake Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 82.5cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22)
Rear tyre 190/55ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless 190/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Rear suspension Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped KYB® piggyback shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Naked
Top speed 330km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 7 L/100km 17 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $18499 $14499
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

-Full-Color 4.2-Inch TFT Display, Ride-By-Wire Throttle with APSG

-Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Quick Shift System (QSS)

-Four-Mode Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL)

-Ride-By-Wire Throttle Now with APSG, Cruise Control System.

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2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10: listed specifications

The 2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 are closely matched in displacement, while the GSX-R1000R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the MT-10 has more torque.

Engine displacement

GSX-R1000R and MT-10 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

GSX-R1000R has a clear listed power advantage (202 hp vs 166 hp).

Torque

MT-10 has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 103.4 Nm).

Listed top speed

GSX-R1000R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 280 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

GSX-R1000R has a modest listed weight advantage (202 kg vs 212 kg). GSX-R1000R and MT-10 have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs YAMAHA MT-10?

SUZUKI GSX-R1000R is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for YAMAHA MT-10.

Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or YAMAHA MT-10?

SUZUKI GSX-R1000R has 202 hp compared with 166 hp on the YAMAHA MT-10.

Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or YAMAHA MT-10?

SUZUKI GSX-R1000R is lighter at 202 kg vs 212 kg for YAMAHA MT-10.

Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or YAMAHA MT-10?

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.