Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Suzuki GSX-R1000: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024) and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 201 hp, Suzuki GSX-R1000 199 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 115.7 Nm, Suzuki GSX-R1000 118 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 207 kg, Suzuki GSX-R1000 202 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)201 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025)199
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)115.7
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025)118 (best)
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)207
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2022-2025)202 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2024 · ZX-10RR (homologation special) Remove |  2022-2025 · GSX-R1000 / GSX-R1000R / GSX-R1000RZ Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2021-2024 | 2022-2025 |
| Engine | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, Pankl titanium connecting rods and lighter pistons for higher rev ceiling | 999.8cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, finger-follower valve actuation, ride-by-wire throttle, SR-VVT |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 201 hp @ 14,000 rpmBest | 199 hp @ 13,200 rpm |
| Torque | 115.7 Nm | 118 Nm @ 10,800 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, bi-directional quickshifter, sealed chain final drive | 6-speed constant-mesh manual, standard bi-directional quickshifter |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 207 kg (wet) | 202 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 16 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound); adjustable swingarm pivot | Base GSX-R1000: Showa BPF inverted fork; GSX-R1000R/RZ: Showa BFF inverted fork. Both adjustable preload/rebound damping, ~120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, Showa Balance Free gas-charged shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) | Base: Showa single shock; R/RZ: Showa BFRC-lite shock. Both link-type on aluminum swingarm, adjustable preload/rebound, ~130-135mm travel |
| Brake system | Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), dual-channel ABS, standard | ABS and linked front-to-rear brake system, standard |
| Front brake | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc 4-piston calipers | Dual 320mm discs with Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers (R/RZ: floating T-Drive discs) |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc, 220-240mm depending on source; caliper type not independently confirmed |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 120/70 ZR17 (Bridgestone RS11) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 190/55 ZR17 (Bridgestone RS11) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 28,999 (US) | USD 16,499 (USA)Best |