

This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder.This particular Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a 999cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2019 GSX-R 1000 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-R 1000's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 203 kgs (447 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 999cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 199.2 bhp (148 kW) @ 13200 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade [215 bhp (160 kW) @ 14000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 86.6 lb-ft (117.5 Nm) @ 10800 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP has a Power to weight ratio of 981.2 bhp per ton and 427.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 GSX-R 1000 competing with the 2017 Norton V4 RR 1200 [1005.0 bhp\ton] and the 2017 Norton V4 SS 1200 [1005.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 generating around 427.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 3.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (3.8 secs) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (3.8 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP and the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929
When talking about the performance of the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.4 secs @ 144 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 (10.4 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja (10.4 secs).
The 2019 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP has a maximum speed of 180mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R Moto GP then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph).