Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	152 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	44 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	2	Cylinders	4
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	649 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2020

It's simply marvellous what Kawasaki has put together in a complete package with the new Z650. The technical components may not knock your socks off individually, but in combination they make for a pleasantly neutral motorbike that everyone will enjoy. No bitchy idiosyncrasies - simply a naked bike that works really well on winding country roads. Of course, the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, is a plus, as is the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Z models. Only the pressure point of the front brake could have been more clearly defined - but you can't have everything in this price range.

powerful two-cylinder engine

aggressive intake noise

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Front brake pressure point

probably uncomfortable for tall riders

Rideology Appn och not 100% sophisticated.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2024

The new GSX-S1000 is an old acquaintance in terms of basic design - the engine and chassis are still from the predecessor. However, the machine has been modernised in many areas and presents itself at an extremely high level, especially visually. Although the engine cannot compete in the league of the super-potent Hyper Nakeds, it functions very harmoniously and powerfully enough. The conventional chassis also strikes a successful compromise between sportiness and comfort. The hammer arguments are definitely the successful design, the standard quickshifter with blipper and, last but not least, the comparatively low price.

superior engine

excellent shift assistant including blipper

balanced handling

bold design

driving-friendly seating position

good price

Electronics package not very comprehensive

no 6-axis IMU, no cornering ABS

instruments on the handlebars somewhat antiquated

display not particularly easy to read

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000

Price Kawasaki Z650

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