Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 vs. Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 vs Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 compared to Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

The Suzuki GSX-8R takes the popular and excellent recipe of the 8S and packs it into a high-quality package in the road sports class. With its lively riding performance, it can score points on country roads without being too extreme for everyday use. Although the price is higher than its naked bike sister, those who want a sportier bike should go for the GSX-8R.

powerful engine with powerful centre

crisp quickshifter

sporty but not uncomfortable riding position

good feel for the front wheel

high-quality electronics package

cool looks

Shock could respond more finely

A mode with slight load change

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Suzuki GSX-8R

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Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 vs. Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 vs Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 compared to Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price Suzuki GSX-8R

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