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Z1000 vs GSX-S1000

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Kawasaki Z1000

Kawasaki Z1000

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹15.10 L

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Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki

Ex-showroom

₹12.25 L

10-15 kmpl (Approx.)
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Value check

Start with price: Kawasaki Z1000 at ₹15.10 L; Suzuki GSX-S1000 at ₹12.25 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

₹15.10 L

Suzuki GSX-S1000

₹12.25 L

Power

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

142 HP @ 10000 rpm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

144 HP @ 10000 rpm

Torque

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

111 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

105.75 NM @ 9500 rpm

Mileage / Range

Kawasaki Z1000

-

Suzuki GSX-S1000

10-15 kmpl (Approx.)

Length

Kawasaki Z1000

2045 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

2115 mm

Width

Kawasaki Z1000

790 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

795 mm

Ground Clearance

Kawasaki Z1000

125 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

140 mm

Images

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Kawasaki Z1000

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Suzuki GSX-S1000

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 65 technical specs across 5 categories with 33 highlighted differences.

Total specs

65

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Differences found

33

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Other Features

21 differences in this category

Other Features
49 visible specs
21 differences

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Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

6 Speed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

6

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

ABS

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Green

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Candy Daring Red/Glass Sparkle Black and Metallic Triton Blue

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Return

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Electronic ignition (Transistorized)

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

125 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

140 mm

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Bore

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

77 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

73.4 mm

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

120 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Call of the Wild

Suzuki GSX-S1000

The Pure Sport Roadster

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Analog

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Suzuki GSX-S1000

190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

29°(Left), 29°(Right)

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Braking System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Anti-Lock Braking System

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

221 kg

Suzuki GSX-S1000

209 kg

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Twin-Tube, Aluminium

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Suzuki GSX-S1000

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Trail

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

101 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

100 mm (3.9 in)

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2019 Kawasaki Z1000 price was Rs 15.10 lakh before being discontinued.

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki GSX-S1000 price was Rs 12.25 lakh before being discontinued.

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

DOHC, 16 valves

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Maintenance Free

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

11.8:1

Suzuki GSX-S1000

12.2 : 1

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged Shock, with Rebound Damping and Preload Adjustability

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

BS4

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1435 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

1460 mm

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Alloys

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

4

Suzuki GSX-S1000

4

Rake

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

24.5°

Suzuki GSX-S1000

25°

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Discontinued

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Discontinued

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Liquid Cooling

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Liquid

Speedometer

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

ø41 mm Inverted Fork with Compression and Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Naked

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Naked

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump with Oil Cooler

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Wet sump

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

56 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

59.0 mm

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

135 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Not listed

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2019 Kawasaki Z1000

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Clock

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

1.553 (73/47)

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

GSX-S1000 is a 999cc, inline-4 street machine that produces a maximum power of 144 BHP at 10,000 rpm and 105.75 Nm at 9,500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle is an excellent option to own in the liter class segment as it weighs just 209 kg. It claims a top speed of 241.4 kmph and returns a mileage of around 12-15 kmpl. Suzuki provides a 2 year/30,000 km warranty with the motorcycle. GSX-S1000 rivals Honda CB1000R, Yamaha MT-09 and Kawasaki Z1000 in its segment. It carries a massive 17 liter fuel tank.

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

2.588 (44/17)
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

790 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

795 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2045 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

2115 mm

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

815 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

810 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1055 mm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

1080 mm
Engine & Performance
5 visible specs
4 differences

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Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

111 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

105.75 NM @ 9500 rpm

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1043 cc

Suzuki GSX-S1000

999 cc

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

142 HP @ 10000 rpm

Suzuki GSX-S1000

144 HP @ 10000 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1043cc, 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooling

Suzuki GSX-S1000

999cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-four

Engine Oil Capacity

Engine & Performance

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

3.4 litres
Fuel & Efficiency
5 visible specs
2 differences

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Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Fuel Injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin), with Oval Sub-Throttles

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki fuel injection

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Yes

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Petrol

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Petrol

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

17 litres

Suzuki GSX-S1000

17 litres

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Suzuki GSX-S1000

10-15 kmpl (Approx.)
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Front Brake

Safety

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Dual Semi-Floating 310 mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount, Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Twin Disc

Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Single 250 mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Disc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Z1000 vs GSX-S1000

Which is better among Kawasaki Z1000 and Suzuki GSX-S1000?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Kawasaki Z1000 and Suzuki GSX-S1000 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Kawasaki Z1000 and Suzuki GSX-S1000 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Kawasaki Z1000 is listed with ₹15.10 L, while Suzuki GSX-S1000 is listed with ₹12.25 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Kawasaki Z1000 and Suzuki GSX-S1000?

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