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Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki - [2018]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Suzuki GSX-S 1000 has a 999cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2018 GSX-S 1000 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-S 1000's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 209 kgs (460 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ - [2024]
In terms of power the 999cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 150 bhp (111 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ [152 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm] or the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP [165.8 bhp (123 kW) @ 11500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 79.5 lb-ft (107.9 Nm) @ 9500 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 MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki.
The 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki has a Power to weight ratio of 717.7 bhp per ton and 380.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 GSX-S 1000 competing with the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged [738.9 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC [727.6 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-S 1000 generating around 380.8 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 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja [403.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja [403.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki similar in acceleration to the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.2 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 ABS (5.2 secs). This Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki 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 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki and the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.7 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 DOHC (10.7 secs) and the 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 (10.7 secs).
The 2018 version of the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki has a maximum speed of 145mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 GSX-S 1000 equals the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki then how about a 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph) and the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph).
