Aprilia SL 1000 Falco vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mladin Replica (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SL 1000 Falcostacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mladin Replica. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SL 1000 FalcoSuzuki GSX-R 1000 Mladin Replica
Model year20052004
Price$10,799
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower114 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight189 kg168 kg
Seat height37 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Aprilia SL 1000 Falco vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mladin Replica — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SL 1000 Falco and the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mladin Replica usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SL 1000 Falco brings 114 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mladin Replica counters with its own power figure at 168 kg.

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: