Kawasaki Z1000 2010 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2010 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2010
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power178 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Some made a noble impression at first glance, but the Japanese managed to screw up the whole bike by fitting a single rancid part (exhaust, indicators, swingarm, fork,...). Kawasaki brings the Z 1000 in 2010 all new and all serious.

Satisfaction in the saddle

plenty of power

pure pull

good chassis

comfort

sophisticated design

tightly tuned suspension elements

more direct handling.

Slightly suboptimal brake inputs - but still quite acceptable.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

To sum up: "An absolutely awesome box that could actually be worth Euro 15,599!" The workmanship is good, the performance is high and the driving experience is very good.

Slim appearance

increased cam liftM improved performance

anti-hopping clutch

brake

super handling.

Not an oversized motorbike

seat height set a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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