Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000stacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Blue Marlin 1000Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept
Model year20022016
Price
Engine998 cc999 cc
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 brings its published horsepower, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: