Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More	Sporty looks Easy to ride and handle for a big super sport Read More
Things we don't like	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More	Lacks the latest electronic riding aids Stiff ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	140 hp	182.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19 L	16.0 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine	4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	111 Nm	116.7 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	76 mm x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	13.2:1
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	10000 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	--	15 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Length	2100 mm	2075 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	130 mm
Width	825 mm	705 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	825 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	235 kg	202 kg
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1420 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.1 L
Height	--	1145 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TCBI	Electric
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Link Type
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Telescopic

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Road Sport, Road	Sport Sport
Shutter Lock	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc