Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	71 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	113 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	116.7 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.9
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
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	806 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single 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	180 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	2,045 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,050 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	203 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.