Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 125 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2022

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 125 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.1 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	202 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	118 Nm	Torque	11.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	11.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	46 mm	Throttle Bore	28 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	37 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66.8 degree	Rake	66.2 degree
Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	90 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	263 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	193 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	1,935 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	685 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,330 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	148 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable