Comparison of Kawasaki Z1000 2007 and Suzuki SV 1000 SZ

Attribute	Suzuki SV 1000 SZ ×	Kawasaki Z1000 2007 ×
General
Production from (year)	2006	2007
Make	Suzuki	Kawasaki
Model	Suzuki SV 1000 SZ	Kawasaki Z1000
Category	Sport	Naked bike
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection	Injection. EFI, Keihin 36mm throttle body x4
Displacement (cm³)	996	953
Power (kw)	122.5	-
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	102	99.1
Bore (mm)	98	77.2
Stroke (mm)	66	50.9
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital electronic	TCBI Digital Advance
Clutch	Wet multi plate	-
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	11.6:1	11.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Conventional 46 mm telescopic. Fully adjustable	Telescopic Fork
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable	Uni-Trak Swingarm
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	220	216
Frame type	-	High-tensile steel, perimeter design
Front tyre	-	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre	-	190/50-ZR17
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	24.5	24.5
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	-	metallic diablo black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,445
Dry weight (kg)	187	205
Power/weight ratio	0.6551	-
Overall height (mm)	1,170	1,064
Overall length (mm)	2,085	2,090
Overall width (mm)	745	780
Seat height (mm)	800	820
Alternate seat height	805	-
Ground clearance (mm)	150	160
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	17	18.54