Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024) and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 142 hp, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 150 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 111 Nm, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 106 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 233 kg, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 226 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)142
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)150 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)111 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)106
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)233
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)226 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-2024 Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2020-2024 | 2022-present |
| Engine | 1,043cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve; ride-by-wire throttle, revised cam profiles and shorter intake funnels on cylinders 1 and 4, retuned for Euro 5 | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, derived from the K5 GSX-R1000 engine, ride-by-wire throttle |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,043 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm | 150 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 111 Nm @ 7,300 rpmBest | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual with up/down quickshifter, sealed chain final drive | 6-speed manual with bi-directional quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 233 kg (wet) | 226 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable compression/rebound damping; revised low-speed damping for 2020 | Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm KYB, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm travel, adjustable preload/compression/rebound |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal monoshock, remotely adjustable spring preload | Link-type single shock, KYB, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm travel, 7-way adjustable preload, adjustable rebound |
| Brake system | KIBS ABS standard; KQS up/down quickshifter, KCMF, KTRC, 2 power modes | Dual front disc with Brembo 4-piston radial calipers, single rear disc, ABS standard |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston monobloc calipers | Dual 310mm floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc calipers, four 32mm opposed pistons |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc, single-piston caliper (diameter not published by Suzuki) |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tire | 190/50ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) | 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 12,399 (US)Best | USD 13,149 (US) |