2012 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h / 185.8 mph
Weight
447.5 pounds
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsItalian brand.-
Year20122026
ColoursMetallic Black no.2, Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Triton Blue, Glass Spash White-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 1000Yamaha YZF-R7
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Height (in.)39.4 inches-
Height (mm)1,000 mm-
Length (in.)80.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,045 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)825 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)32.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)55.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,405 mm-
Width (in.)28.3 inches-
Width (mm)720 mm-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1405mm / 55.3in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in.135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1130 mm / 44.5in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length1130 mm / 44.5in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width705 mm / 27.8in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)203.0 kg189
Wet Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight203 kg / 448 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Top Speed299 km/h / 185.8 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)2.8 sec.-
Max Power136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque117 Nm / 11.9 kg fm / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5909 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.5 x 57.3 mm-
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.50 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.19 gallons-
Displacement998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCCFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke74.5 x 57.3 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.9:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 3.Euro 5
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Exhaust4 into 2 into 1, stainless steelIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionFuel InjectionFuel injection with YCC-T
Fuel Reserve4.50 litres / 1.19 gallons-
IgnitionElectronic ignition Transistorized TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EIA-9-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch.Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, DID50VAZ, 114 linksChain
Gear Ratios1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain, DID50VAZ, 114 links-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)98 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil dampedTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, oil dampedLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24°24°
Trail98 mm / 3.9 in.91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front125mm / 4.9 in.119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130mm / 5.1 in.122 mm / 4.8 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationAnalog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-g-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm Discs radial mount Brembo monobloc 4 piston caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm discSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsExcel spoke rims with aluminium channel-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R