| General |
| Year | 2011 - 12 | 2026 |
| Colours | Realtree APG HD camouflage | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1000SX | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Warranty | 12 Months | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 46.1 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,170 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 82.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,105 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 31.1 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 790 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 822 mm / 32.3 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.2 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1230 mm / 48.4 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2105 mm / 82.8 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 643.9 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 292.1 kg | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 19.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.02 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 502.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 228 | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 231 kg ABS | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph | - |
| Max Power | 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5970 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.9 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.2 inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.0 x 56.0 mm | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 63.64 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1043.00 cc | - |
| Displacement | 1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel System | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.6 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22) | - |
| Primary Drive | Sealed chain | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 4.0 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 138 mm | - |
| Trail (mm) | 102 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.4 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Type: Aluminum Backbone | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 25° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4..0 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.4 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 250 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 R17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50 R17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |