Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke59 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power149 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque106 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
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Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle 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 width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,080 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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-S1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Some might be surprised that after waiting so long, Suzuki did not launch the ultimate, uncompromising power naked bike. Instead, the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 with its 149 hp seems almost too well-behaved. But once you ride it on the race track, you quickly realise that the engine is far more powerful in real life and that the rest of the performance of the chassis and braking system is also impressive. In return, it also offers a large portion of everyday and practical suitability - not bad ingredients when you have to cover everything from everyday to race track with a single bike.

Powerful engine

good braking control

stable and sensitive chassis

comfortable seating position

relatively low price.

Front end looks too good

toxic throttle response in the lower rev range

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Suzuki GSX-S1000

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