2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm
Top Speed
292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph
Weight
366.0 pounds
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20052025
ColoursBlue/White, Black/Grey, Black/Yellow-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 1000Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Height (in.)44.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,130 mm-
Length (in.)79.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,030 mm-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,405 mm-
Width (in.)28.0 inches-
Width (mm)710 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in.90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1130 mm / 44.5 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2030 mm / 79.9 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width710 mm / 28 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight (kg)166221
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)366.0 pounds-
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)2.8 sec.-
Max Power131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque118 Nm / 12 kgf-m / 87 ft -lb @ 8500rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start 0-160 km/h5.2 sec.-
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.1 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.4 x 59.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Stroke4-
Displacement998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCCFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke74.3 x 59 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Exhaust4 into 1 into 2, Stainless steel2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption6.9 l/100 km / 14.5 km/l / 34 US mpg / 41 Impmpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Range195 km / 121 miles-
IgnitionElectronic ignition, Transistorized -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EIA-9-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchCable-operated multiplate wet clutch with back torque limiterMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive#530 chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:11st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm Kayaba inverted cartridge forks with diamond-like coating adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearKayaba monoshock adjustable for ride height, preload, compression and rebound dampingLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.75°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail96 mm / 3.8 in.148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125mm / 4.9 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc, 2 caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsCast aluminium, 3 spokeAluminum cast, satin black