Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

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	142 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
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	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	1,043 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	144 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	102 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Tokico	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	2,100 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,185 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki's Z1000SX is a harmonious motorbike. Brakes, engine and chassis are all in good order. The look is a bit aggressive, but the bike is easy and transparent to ride.

Great tuned engine

strong brakes

easy driveability combined with high performance.

Sensitive to tyre choice

Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana 2020

The new Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana is based on the naked GSX-S1000 and is therefore convincing in all its quality and inner values of a typical Japanese machine. Visually, the Katana additionally has what it takes to become a classic; after all, it is the first to pick up the style of the 1980s. The riding position is surprisingly comfortable and the high handlebars allow pleasant control. With its low front fairing, it doesn't become a distinct touring machine, but it certainly passes as a crossover bike that excellently combines retro, naked and touring.

Powerful and confident in-line four-cylinder engine

absolutely independent look

comfortable seating position

easy handling

triple-adjustable traction control

good braking system

few electronic features

relatively high price compared to the basic GSX-S1000