Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z125 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Kawasaki Z125 2021

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017 vs Kawasaki Z125 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z125 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017
Kawasaki Z125 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76 mmBore58 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke47.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power202 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,200 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque118 NmTorque11.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio11.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore46 mmThrottle Bore28 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter37 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Twin-SparFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66.8 degreeRake66.9 degree
TrailTrail95 mmTrail90 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter263 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter193 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength1,935 mm
WidthWidth710 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,015 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,330 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)202 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)146 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs Kawasaki Z125

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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Price Kawasaki Z125

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