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

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Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Twin Spar Twin Spar
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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No