2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo Photo Gallery

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

Check out how the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle compares against the best 2009 liter-class motorcycles in our 2009 Superbike Smackdown VI.

2009 Superbike Smackdown horsepower chart courtesy of Mickey Cohen Motorsports.

2009 Superbike Smackdown torque chart courtesy of Mickey Cohen Motorsports.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

The Suzuki's Tokico radial-mount front brakes are more adept at shedding speed than before. Braking performance was similar to that of the Kawasaki and Honda.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

We appreciated certain aspects of the GSX-R1000's styling like its new front fascia. However we weren't fans of its dual mufflers.

Despite what the Suzuki's 460 lbs curb weight would lead you to believe. It is actually a very sharp handling motorcycle.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

Wheelies in first, second and third gear are almost mandatory aboard the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

The only thing we didn't like about the Suzuki's gauges is that the tachometer numbers are spaced too closely together.

The majority of our testers weren't too fond of the GSX-R's new styling.

Another year, another batch of brand-new candy-colored Superbikes. This year Motorcycle USA presents separate track and street evaluations for your liter-class sportbike pleasure.

$60,000-plus worth of machinery. But which one is right for you? Follow along and let's find out.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

The 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000's cockpit is almost as comfortable as the Honda CBR1000RR.

Next to the Honda the Suzuki has the most ideal riding ergonomics for the street.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Street Comparo

2009 Superbike Smackdown Quarter Mile Times