Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009
Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026
Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore74.5 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke57.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power116 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque116.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin-Spar

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,045 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth710 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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