2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm
Top Speed
242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph
Weight
643.9 pounds
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2011 - 122026
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000SXSuzuki GSX-R 750
Warranty12 Months-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Height (in.)46.1 inches-
Length (in.)82.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,105 mm-
Height (mm)1,170 mm-
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 (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height822 mm / 32.3 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1445 mm / 56.8 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.2 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1230 mm / 48.4 in1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2105 mm / 82.8 in2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width790 mm / 31.1 in710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg190
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)228156
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)502.7 pounds-
Dry Weight-156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 231 kg ABS190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5970 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.9 sec10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Displacement1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles-
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption17.6 km/lit5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttlesNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionTCBI with digital advanceDigital DC-CDI
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EKNGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedWet, multiple discs
Final DriveChainChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios1st 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)1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches-
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)138 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeType: Aluminum BackboneUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake25°23.8°
Trail102 mm / 4..0 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.4 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 R17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50 R17180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke