Suzuki GSX-8S 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z1100 2026

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z1100 2026

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Kawasaki Z1100 2026

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Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Kawasaki Z1100 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.8
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	2	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
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	136 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	101 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, , , , , , , , ,

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	180 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	2,115 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	825 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	333 km	Range	303 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, , , ,