Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Comparison

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Things we like	Intimidating looks Ballistic performance Great tourer Read More	Sporty looks Easy to ride and handle for a big super sport Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive Instruments look dated Very heavy Read More	Lacks the latest electronic riding aids Stiff ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1441 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	197.2 hp	182.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.0 L	16.0 L
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 65 mm	76 mm x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.3:1	13.2:1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Engine Type	Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four	4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Maximum Torque	158.2 Nm	116.7 Nm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	--	15 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Super Sport
Ground Clearance	125 mm	130 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	269 kg	202 kg
Height	1170 mm	1145 mm
Length	2170 mm	2075 mm
Wheel Base	1480 mm	1420 mm
Seat Height	800 mm	825 mm
Width	780 mm	705 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.1 L

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Front)	117 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	124 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Monocoque Monocoque	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No