| Attribute | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD × | Suzuki GSX-RR 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1979 | 2015 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD | Suzuki GSX-RR |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,015 | 999 |
| Power (kw) | 62.8 | 167.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 83.3 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | 74.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 57.3 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | ECU |
| Compression | 8.7:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Ohlins, inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Ohlins |
| Front brakes | - | Double disc. Brembo, carbon disk |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc. Bremo, steel disk |
| Frame type | - | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front tyre | ML90-19 LRB | 120/70-16.5 |
| Rear tyre | MT90-16T LRB | 190/50-16.5 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,505 | 1,458 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 241 | 160 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2606 | 1.0494 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,180 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,096 |
| Overall width (mm) | 830 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.6 | - |