Kawasaki Z900 RS SE vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Exquisite ride quality Superb braking quality Powerful engine Exemplary design Read More
Things we don't like	--	Average seat quality Expensive ride Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	948 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	109.9 hp	144 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	17.0 L
Maximum Torque	98.5 Nm	105.75 Nm
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled	4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 56 mm	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	4 In 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	12.2:1
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	--	20 kmpl

View All

Dimension

Category	Cafe Racer	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2100 mm	2115 mm
Kerb Weight	215 kg	207 kg
Wheel Base	1470 mm	1460 mm
Height	1150 mm	1080 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	810 mm
Width	865 mm	795 mm
Ground Clearance	--	140 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.4 L

View All

Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	190/50 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Link Type
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Telescopic

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	--	No
Riding Modes	--	Sport Sport
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Three Mode Traction Control Three Mode Traction Control

View All

Console

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

View All

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	Tube Frame Tube Frame
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	--	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No