Kawasaki Z900 vs Suzuki GSX 8R
Z900 vs GSX 8R
Key Highlights | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki GSX 8R |
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Price | Rs.9.38 Lakh | Rs.9.25 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 948 cc | 776 cc |
Power | 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm | N/A |
Mileage/Range | 15.26 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Z900 specifications | GSX 8R specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 10.58 Lakh Price Breakup | 10.43 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.3 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 948 cc | 776 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Z900 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | GSX 8R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel abs |
Calliper Type | Fixed | - |
Front Disc Size | 300 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-R17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-R17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - |
Front Suspension | Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70-17 |
Instrumentation
Z900 Instrumentation | GSX 8R Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | - |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Z900 Exterior | GSX 8R Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Z900 Warranty | GSX 8R Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/30000 kms | - |
Body & Suspension
Z900 Body & Suspension | GSX 8R Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Trellis& high tensile steel | - |
Engine & Transmission
Z900 Engine & Transmission | GSX 8R Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Ignition | CDI | Electronic ignition |
Spark Plugs | Yes | - |
Engine Capacity | 948 cc | 776 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | 195 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 73.4 mm x 56 mm | 84.0mm x 70.0mm |
Configuration | Four Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
Max Power | 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm | - |
Max Torque | 97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm | - |
Comfort & Convenience
Z900 Comfort & Convenience | GSX 8R Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | Yes |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Instrument Console | Digital | Digital |
Seat Style | Split Seats | Split |
Safety
Z900 Safety | GSX 8R Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | Yes | - |
Slipper Clutch | Yes | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Z900 Dimensions & Capacity | GSX 8R Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2070 mm | 2155 mm |
Width | 825 mm | 770 mm |
Height | 1080 mm | 1135 mm |
Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1465 mm |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 145 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 Litres | 3.9 Litres |
Body Type | Sports | Sports |
Seat Height | 820 mm | 810 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 212 kg | 205 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z900 Pros & Cons | GSX 8R Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Z900 and Suzuki GSX 8R
Safety
Z900 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System, Power Modes, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . GSX 8R has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Z900 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator and Suzuki GSX 8R, on the other hand, has Pillion Backrest, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Z900 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1080 mm seat height. Suzuki GSX 8R has 1135 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.