Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	77.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.7 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	86.3 Nm	Torque	98.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
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	749 ccm	Displacement	953 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	198 kg	Kerb Weight	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2016

The GSX-R 750 is the golden mean in many respects. It offers a level of performance that doesn't overwhelm you on the road, but at the same time gives you a lot of pleasure. On the one hand, it is relatively inexpensive, but on the other hand, it is still fast enough. The GSX-R 750 is a great supersport machine. If you don't value superlatives and just want a good motorbike, go for the GSX-R 750 and use the money you save to treat yourself to race training on the Nordschleife....

Excellent engine response

great controllability

comfortable seating position even for tall riders

reliable technology

perfect transmission.

Unspectacular at the regulars' table

brake pads and lines too lax for racetrack use

long final gear ratio

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.