Kawasaki Z 800 2013 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z 800 2013 vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2013 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	71 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	113 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	86.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.9	Compression Ratio	12.5
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	806 ccm	Displacement	749 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,040 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,050 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	198 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

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.

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

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