Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Overview - Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Details

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	149 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	106 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	11.8
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	999 ccm	Displacement	1,043 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	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single 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	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	2,115 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	805 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-S1000F 2017

Suzuki has chosen a somewhat wooden name for the GSX-S 1000 F, but otherwise the ingredients have been finely put together. The handlebars and the bike's stance are strongly reminiscent of a naked bike. The chassis as well as the engine will delight sports bike fans. A truly worthy sports tourer.

Stable chassis allows high cornering speed

rev-happy and sporty engine

pleasant wide handlebars provide a direct driving feel

low weight for this league

Engine response could be better

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