Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l

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 GSX-R 600 2007

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2007

Like all the years before, the GSX-R would have been better, lighter, stronger and faster. But on the race track in Rijeka, the Suzuki revealed its full potential. The standard chassis worked simply and perfectly right from the start. The competition will cut their teeth on it.

Great compromise - stability, agility

level brakes

anti-hopping clutch

great engine

compact seating position

efficient windshield

powerful engine.

No USD fork

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 600

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