Suzuki GSX-S 1000 versus Yamaha MT-10
Suzuki GSX-S 1000
Yamaha MT-10
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- powerful, elastic motor
- great 4-cylinder sound
- agile, manoeuvrable chassis
- easy to use
- Engine a force
- Handiness
- Stability
- Routinely processed
- Display overloaded and difficult to read
- little space and holding facilities for the passenger / pillion passenger
- Pillion operation
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 400 ) kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 212 kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 km
Performance: 166 HP at 11.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 249 km
Chassis
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Bridge tube frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut hinged via lever system (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Suzuki GSX-S 1000 is a typical Suzuki. She is well done, but has no highlights on board that would make her take off in particular. The technology is pleasantly down-to-earth compared to the competitors, not even the smartphone can be paired! We don't miss anything here, the most important technical helpers such as .B. a multi-stage traction control are included.Once again, we would like to highlight the really excellently functioning QuickShifter, which invites the driver to let his hands off the clutch. The competitors BMW S1000R, Ducati Monster 1200 S and Yamaha MT10 are significantly more expensive than the Suzi. Only the Honda CB1000R is priced at eye level. All of these naked bikes have one thing in general: riding with them on country roads is a hell of a lot of fun. Well done, Suzuki!
The test machine was kindly provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to more test drivers...
Pure fun device
What is it then?, we asked above. What she is not, comes here: a tourer. In fact, there is a version with a disc and suitcases, but it looks like the designer in charge has just been on holiday. The payload is at 170 kilos anyway meagre. On the other hand, it doesn't matter, because long-haul operations are an ordeal.
Among us, the Yamaha MT-10 is not a sales success compared to its sisters MT-07 and MT-09. Why? It can't be because it's too high for a bike of this class compared to 13,999.
The design certainly doesn't like everyone, but probably the reason lies elsewhere: Whoever buys a Yamaha is more likely to expect the well-behaved daughter from a good house. We, the league of enlightened gentlemen of Motorradtest.de, had bearish fun with the MT-10. Sometimes quite unreasonable!
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.
