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Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC - [2024]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2024. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+.This particular Suzuki GSX-S 950 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 2024 GSX-S 950 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 950'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 214 kgs (471 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 999cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 95 bhp (70 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 67.8 lb-ft (91.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 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 950 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1988 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 RX has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC.
The 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 443.9 bhp per ton and 316.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2024 GSX-S 950 competing with the 1988 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 RX [468.1 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 RX [468.1 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 950 generating around 316.8 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 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S [341.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S [341.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom (8.3 secs) and the 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin DCT (8.3 secs). This Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC 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 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC and the 2003 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max
When talking about the performance of the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2003 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max (0 secs) and the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F (0 secs).
The 2024 version of the Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC has a maximum speed of 120mph.
Top Speed of the 2024 GSX-S 950 equals the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC (131 mph).
