Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	13.2
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	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double 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	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 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-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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Kawasaki Z1000

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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