| Attribute | Kawasaki ZZR 600 2005 × | Suzuki GS 500 E 1995 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 1995 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki ZZR 600 | Suzuki GS 500 E |
| Category | Sport touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (4) Mikuni BDSR 36R | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 487 |
| Power (kw) | - | 32.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 39 |
| Bore (mm) | 66 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 43.8 | 56 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Compression | 12.8:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 46mm Cartridge Front Fork, fully adjustable | - |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® rear linkage, 20-way compression and rebound damping, ride height adjustment | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 250 |
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter design | - |
| Front tyre | 120/65-ZR17 | - |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 23.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,410 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 171 | 169 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1941 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.16 | - |