Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018-present) and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 197.3 hp, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 150 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 137.3 Nm, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 106 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 267 kg, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 226 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018-present)197.3 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)150
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018-present)137.3 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)106
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018-present)267
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT (2022-present)226 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2018-present · SE Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2018-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | 998cc supercharged inline-4 | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, derived from the K5 GSX-R1000 engine, ride-by-wire throttle |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 197.3 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest | 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 137.3 Nm @ 8,500 rpmBest | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet multi-disc clutch | 6-speed manual with bi-directional quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 267 kg (wet) | 226 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, steering damper, 4.7 in (119.4mm) travel | Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm KYB, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm travel, adjustable preload/compression/rebound |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK single-sided aluminum swingarm, single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.5 in (139.7mm) travel | Link-type single shock, KYB, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm travel, 7-way adjustable preload, adjustable rebound |
| Brake system | ABS standard; linked brake system (front to rear) | Dual front disc with Brembo 4-piston radial calipers, single rear disc, ABS standard |
| Front brake | Brembo dual hydraulic discs, 320mm (12.6 in) diameter | Dual 310mm floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc calipers, four 32mm opposed pistons |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc, 250mm (9.8 in) diameter | Single disc, single-piston caliper (diameter not published by Suzuki) |
| Front tire | Bridgestone 120/70 ZR17 (58W) | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tire | Bridgestone 190/55 ZR17 (75W) | 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 22,000 (USA) | USD 13,149 (US)Best |