Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Suzuki GSX-R1000
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
2025 model variant
- SRP
- ₱1,019,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,769
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-R1000
GSX-R1000 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,099,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,003
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,019,800, which is ₱79,200 (7%) below the Suzuki GSX-R1000 at ₱1,099,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja ZX-10R is estimated at ₱28,769 a month against ₱31,003 for the GSX-R1000, a difference of ₱2,234 a month.
- The Ninja ZX-10R makes more power (203 PS against 197.1 PS for the GSX-R1000).
- The GSX-R1000 has the lower seat at 825 mm, 10 mm below the Ninja ZX-10R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja ZX-10R is the heavier bike (207 kg against 202 kg for the GSX-R1000).
- The Ninja ZX-10R carries more fuel (17 L against 16 L for the GSX-R1000).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R2025 model, ₱1,019,800 | Suzuki GSX-R1000GSX-R1000, ₱1,099,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 998 cc | 999.8 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 203 PS | 197.1 PS |
| Power peak | 13,200 rpm | 13,200 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114.9 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 11400 | 10800 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 4 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2075 mm |
| Width (differs) | 750 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1145 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 835 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 135 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 207 kg | 202 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork, 43 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 330 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm, Single-piston | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W, tubeless |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS with Motion Track Brake System |
| Traction control (differs) | S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control) | Motion Track traction control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, launch control | Bi-directional quick shifter, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.