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2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Vs 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R
Updated :  02 May 2010

This page is a comparison between the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and the Kawasaki Zx10-R.  The Kawasaki ZX10-R is not a favourite of mine I prefer the other motorcycles in the Kawasaki range like the Z1, ZX6 or the ZX14 the time of writing this page. It is also last on my choice of 1000cc super sports motorcycles for various reasons. Strange since all of them are really great motorcycles.

Anyway as usual the two super sport bikes here are potentially the fastest and best handling motorcycles you can buy in early 2010. I use the term potentially because each motorcycle's abilities are only as good as the rider - meaning you!

Personally I like the design of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 more than the Kawasaki ZX10-R because it looks modern with retro touches like the exhausts. The ZX10-R looks great in isolation but it slightly crosses the line between lightweight aggression and cute a tad odd overall.  Once again we have to be thankful that they don't look the same.

  2010 ZX10-R 2010 GSX-R1000
 

Engine :
Displacement : 
Starter :
Fuelling :
Frame :
Overall length :
Overall Width :
Height :
Wheel base :
Ground clearance :
Seat height :
Kerb weight :
 Fuel tank :

IL4 Cyl DOHC 16V
998 cc
Electric
Electronic Fuel Injection  (EFI)
Alloy
2110 mm
710 mm
1135 mm
1415 mm
125 mm
830 mm
208 kg
 17 litres 		IL4 Cyl DOHC 16V
999 cc
Electric
 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Alloy
 2045 mm
 720 mm
 1130 mm
 1405 mm
120mm
 810 mm
 205 kg
 17.5 litres

Security System :

Standard Standard

Gearbox :

6 speed multi-plate clutch 6 speed constant mesh wet multi-plate hydraulic clutch

Suspension  (front) :

43mm Inverted telescopic
 		 SHOWA - Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable.

Suspension  (rear) :

Single Uni-Trak SHOWA - Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable.

Brakes / Tyres :

310mm Twin Front Disc
220mm Single Back single 4 piston calliper

 FRONT : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR : 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

FRONT: Tokico 310mm Dual floating discs with four-piston callipers
REAR: 250mm Single  4 piston calliper

FRONT : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR : 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Exhaust :

4 into 2 - 1 - 2  (standard) 4 into 2 - 1 - 2 (standard)

Power :
Torque :

(Claimed) 138Kw @ 12500rpm
(Claimed) 113Nm @ 8700rpm		 (Claimed) 142Kw @ 12500rpm
(Claimed) 115Nm @ 10000rpm

Approx Pricing (AUD) :
(Excluding on-roads)

 2010 - $18,990
 		 2010 - $18,990

*Specifications always subject to change. You should check your country or region's official website for the most up to date pricing, specifications and information.

 

 

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