Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power178 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

To sum up: "An absolutely awesome box that could actually be worth Euro 15,599!" The workmanship is good, the performance is high and the driving experience is very good.

Slim appearance

increased cam liftM improved performance

anti-hopping clutch

brake

super handling.

Not an oversized motorbike

seat height set a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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