Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021 vs. Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021 vs Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021 compared to Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.1 mm	Stroke	65 mm
Engine power	Engine power	202 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	118 Nm	Torque	154.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.3
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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,000 ccm	Displacement	1,441 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double 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	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,170 mm
Width	Width	705 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,145 mm	Height	1,170 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	268 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

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