Kawasaki Z800 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 vs KTM Duke 790 Comparison

Updated: 03, Aug, 2021 10:15 AM

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₹ 7,50,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
231 kg209 kg189 kg
Ground Clearance
150 mm140 mm186 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 litres17 litres14 litres
Wheelbase
1445 mm1460 mm1475 mm
Overall Length
2100 mm2115 mmNA
Overall Width
800 mm795 mmNA
Overall Height
1050 mm1080 mmNA
Seat Height
834 mm810 mm825 mm

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

0-100 kmph
3.50 secsNA3.70 secs

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
806 cc999 cc799 cc
Bore
71 mm73.4 mm88 mm
Stroke
50.9 mm59.0 mm65.7 mm
Number of Cylinders
442
Compression Ratio
11.9:112.2 : 1NA
Engine Details
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four999cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-fourNew 799cc Parallel-Twin Engine
Maximum Power
111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm144 HP @ 10000 rpm105 HP @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque
83 Nm @ 8000 rpm105.75 NM @ 9500 rpm86 NM @ 8000 rpm
Number of Gears
666
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, ManualNAWet Multi-plate
Cylinder Configuration
In-Line FourNANA
Cooling
Liquid CoolingLiquidLiquid Cooling
Valve System
DOHC, 16 valvesNANA
Fuel System
Fuel injection: ø34 mm x 4 (Mikuni), with dual throttle valvesSuzuki fuel injectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Ignition
DigitalElectronic ignition (Transistorized)NA
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, Wet sumpWet sumpSemi Dry-Sump Lubrication
Final Drive
Sealed chainNANA
Primary Reduction Ratio
1.714 (84/49)1.553 (73/47)NA
Final Reduction Ratio
3.000 (45/15)2.588 (44/17)NA
Gear Ratios
1st=2.571, 2nd=1.941, 3rd=1.556, 4th=1.333, 5th=1.200, 6th=1.095NANA

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Clock
Digital
Digital

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
NA
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeNAMF

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Vehicle Overview
Kawasaki Z800 is a middleweight performance street bike from the Japanese bike maker. The 806cc, inline 4 engine on the Z800 is good for 111.3 BHP at 10200 rpm and 83 Nm at 8000 rpm. It carries a high 834 mm of seat height while its ground clearance is pretty normal at 150 mm. It claims a top speed of 233 kmph while its overall weight is bit more on the heavier side at 231 kg. Still, it just takes 3.5 seconds to reach 100 kmph from standstill. Kawasaki Z800 rivals Ducati Monster 821 and Benelli TNT 899 in the Indian market.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.NA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, Dual opposed 4-piston caliperTwin Disc300mm Dual Discs
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
Single 250 mm petal disc, Single-piston caliperDisc240mm Single Disc
Wheel Type
AlloysNAAlloys
Front Tyre
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55ZR17M/C (73W)190/50ZR17M/C (73W)180/55-ZR17
ABS
2-Channel

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped43mm WP Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: SteplessLink type, coil spring, oil dampedWP Monoshock
Frame (Chassis)
Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steelNAChromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated
Front Wheel Travel
120 mmNA140 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
137 mmNA150 mm

Miscellaneous Information

Steering Angle
31°(Left), 31°(Right)NANA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNakedNaked
Official Tagline
The Undisputed Super MiddleweightThe Pure Sport RoadsterThe Most Precise Street Weapon
Bike Variant
2016 Kawasaki Z800Suzuki GSX-S10002020 KTM Duke 790
Latest Price in India
2016 Kawasaki Z800 price was Rs 7.50 lakh before being discontinued.Suzuki GSX-S1000 price was Rs 12.25 lakh before being discontinued.2020 KTM Duke 790 price was Rs 8.64 lakh before being discontinued.
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Colour Options
Candy Flat Blazed Green, Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust WhiteCandy Daring Red/Glass Sparkle Black and Metallic Triton BlueOrange
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol

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