Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	149 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	795 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2015

The GSX-S1000 is an honest motorbike in terms of performance and handling. You get even more than stated on paper, but you have to get the four-in-line up to speed first. As a rider, you have the feeling that you are still in command, even if the GSX-S is no longer completely without standard riding assistance systems - which work extremely well. Contact with the road feels direct, the dynamics are precise and transparent. Not only in terms of design can this naked bike give pleasure for many years to come, the somewhat outdated basis is quickly forgotten.

Legendary Suzuki engine

sharp sound

rev-happy

harmonious tuning

pleasing design

strong brakes

taut chassis

no performance cheating.

Old base

weak performance in the rev range

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