| Attribute | Suzuki GSX 1400 2008 × | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2006 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki GSX 1400 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Fuel injection with 46 mm throttle bodies and sub throttles |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,401 | 1,198 |
| Power (kw) | 72.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 126 | - |
| Bore (mm) | - | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 55.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor system | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 43 mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload. |
| Rear suspension | - | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable ride height, and adjustable preload . |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Double cradle | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-ZR17 | 200/50-17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 23.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,450 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 226 | 210 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3204 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,160 | 2,085 |
| Seat height (mm) | 775 | 820 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | - |