2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000

Sport touring

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
643.9 pounds
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Sport touring

Engine
Titanium valves
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
498.2 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen.
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflageMetallic Reflective Blue
Warranty12 Months12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)845 mm810 mm
Storage-Saddle bags
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches57.5 inches
Width (in.)35.4 inches32.5 inches
Width (mm)900 mm825 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)6.1 inches5.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,520 mm1460 mm
Height (in.)55.3 inches47.8 inches
Height (mm)1,405 mm1215 mm
Length (in.)88.0 inches84.3 inches
Length (mm)2,235 mm2140 mm
Seat Height (in.)33.3 inches31.9 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)155 mm140 mm
Seat Height845 mm / 33.3 in.810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1,520 mm / 59.8 in.1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Height1,405 mm / 55.3 in.1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2,235 mm / 88.0 in.2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width900 mm / 35.4 in.825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds498.2 pounds
Dry Weight (lbs.)526.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.55 gallons5.02 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg226.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)21.00 litres19.00 litres
Dry Weight (kg)239-
Dry Weight239 kg / 526.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight292.1 kg / 643.9 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Max Torque102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10400-
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4870 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc999.8 cc
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches61.01 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm73.4 x 59.0 mm
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches2.9 x 2.3 inches
Engine Detail-Titanium valves
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Compression Ratio10.3:112.2:1
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
Exhaust-Stainless steel, 4-2-1
IgnitionDigitalElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Number of Chain Links-116
Primary DriveSealed chainConstant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links.
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Chassis
Trail (mm)-100 mm
Trail (in.)-3.9 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Frame TypeAluminium twin-tubeTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted fork with steplessInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged,Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake27.0°25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Trail-100 mm / 3.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multifunction instrument panel
Lighting system30W x 2 halogenDual LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble discDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-