| Attribute | Kawasaki Ninja ZX -14 Supersport × | Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja ZX -14 Supersport | Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit ABS |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,352 | 1,255 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 84 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | X-Ring Chain | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 13-way compression and 11-way rebound damping adjustment / 4.6 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4 | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | - |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Trail (mm) | 94 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 23 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,461 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 257.1 | 254 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,171 | 1,235 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,169 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 759 | 790 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 785 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21.95 | - |