Kawasaki Z900 ABS vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Striking looks Boost in performance over Z800 Riding dynamics Read More	Refined and powerful engine Good ride quality for a sports bike Read More
Things we don't like	Outdated instrument console design Could have come with more electronics Read More	Aggressive styling is not to everyone’s taste Pillion seat lacks comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	948 cc	776 cc
Maximum Power	123.2 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.0 L	14 L
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, 16 Valves DOHC	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Maximum Torque	98.6 Nm	--
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 56.0 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	12.8:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	7700 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	--	23.8 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	130 mm	145 mm
Width	825 mm	775 mm
Wheel Base	1450 mm	1465 mm
Height	1065 mm	1105 mm
Length	2115 mm	2115 mm
Kerb Weight	210 kg	202 kg
Seat Height	795 mm	810 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
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
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runf
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Back Link	Link Type
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No