Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	152 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	12.2
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	152 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	106 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	250 mm

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	2,240 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	825 mm
Height	Height	1,530 mm	Height	1,215 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	253 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023

The Grand Touring variant of the GSX-S combines the supersport genes of the model series with an amazing amount of touring potential. The top chassis and the bombastic engine guarantee riding pleasure. At the same time, the ergonomics are versatile enough to make relaxed stages possible. As a genuine sports tourer, the Suzuki takes both sport and touring seriously and manages this compromise extremely well. Only the gear ratio could be a little shorter for country road use and technocrats might miss lean angle-dependent systems. Apart from that, however, the GSX-S GT offers lavish features and a well-rounded overall package.

Awesome engine with lots of torque from the centre

Stable chassis

Versatile ergonomics

Good sound

Top quickshifter

Good price-performance ratio

Rather long gear ratio

windscreen not adjustable

no lean angle sensor

shock could do with more damping