The two rivals in the segment 1000 cc.

Opponents stunned Yamaha YZF-R1 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is without making customers “wobble” when making selection decisions.

lFans Yamaha two-wheel vehicles must not forget, Yamaha YZF-R1 Sport Bike Championship each shock MotoGP last year. It is like a talisman and achievements to ensure credibility. With the new version, YZF-R1 also been tweaked with new eye-catching appearance.

 

These changes are most visible components are redesigned as the double headlights with LED type LED bulb runs a small day, bright and sharp. There are also LED lights integrated range below the mirrors. LED taillights also kind, while the front air inlets and triangular chassis aluminum box-magnesium, aluminum arm supple synthetic medium to reduce vehicle weight.

Yamaha YZF-R1.

And yet, Yamaha YZF-R1 is designed with impressive TFT LCD instrument cluster with driver mode and slippery streets, customizable background color or black and white categories. Of course, to meet the technological innovation. In terms of suspension, the YZF-R1 fitted with KYB shock absorbers front 43 mm size. Rear spring system is equipped with customizable distention.

LED headlamps.

YZF-R1 power from CP4 Crossplane engine, displacement of 998 cc, 4-cylinder and ignition systems from the YZR-M1 championship MotoGP. Yamaha has a torque matches the type of piston forged aluminum, titanium crankshaft, valve rocker redesigned. Combustion chamber compression ratio 13.0: 1, the output power of 200 horsepower, transmitted to the wheels via a 6-speed gearbox. That allows YZF-R1 become one of the super moto performing best overall.

The engine has peak performance.

Of course, any of her money, Yamaha YZF-sale price of R1 also commensurate with the performance of the car. In Thailand, this motor pattern is priced 899,000 baht (~ 571.2 million), which is equivalent to the price of many car models.

Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Along came from the land of the rising sun with the Yamaha YZF-R1 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is. It can be said is direct competitor of the YZF-R1 motorcycle segment with 1000 cc displacement. Performance car experience “financial abuse” for the steering wheel, even for such a machine is “crazy”. GSX-R1000 design durable aluminum alloy frame and light double, genetic inherited from MotoGP race sports car.

LCD digital clock. 

Suzuki GSX-R1000 with the clock with digital LCD display, with optional three driving modes: Race, Sports and School Street. Front suspension Upside Down kind manufactured by Showa has the ability to adjust compression performance. Braking is dual front disc brakes Brembo 4 POT, antilock brake system (ABS) and the single rear brake.

Showa front fork

GSX-R1000 power from DOHC engine, 999 cc capacity, four cylinders, 16 valves. In which the cylinder is made of aluminum with electrochemical coating material SCEM, small diameter, water-cooled systems, electronic ignition system and 6-speed gearbox. But the output power is lost completely YZF-R1 when only 182.4 horsepower.

Disc brakes. 

Suzuki GSX-R1000 but is priced lower than competitors, at 799,000 baht (~ 507.5 million) in Thailand.

Overall of the two rivals.

Comparing overall, Yamaha YZF-R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000 has its own advantages. Yamaha YZF-Song seems R1 retains power for superior strength. But also have to admit that, acrid car prices than the GSX-R1000. Meanwhile, Suzuki GSX-R1000 is capable of controlling a very good journey. After all, the selection of models is depending on the financial capability and the level required by each driver.