Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Suzuki SV 1000 2005

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power115 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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

Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Suzuki SV 1000 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki SV 1000

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Suzuki SV 1000

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