Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 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-6R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱720,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,334
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱842,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱23,753
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱720,800, which is ₱121,200 (14%) below the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT at ₱842,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja ZX-6R is estimated at ₱20,334 a month against ₱23,753 for the GSX-S1000GT, a difference of ₱3,419 a month.
- The GSX-S1000GT makes more power (137.4 PS against 124 PS for the Ninja ZX-6R).
- The GSX-S1000GT has more torque (99 Nm against 69 Nm for the Ninja ZX-6R).
- The GSX-S1000GT has the larger engine (999 cc against 636 cc for the Ninja ZX-6R).
- The GSX-S1000GT has the lower seat at 810 mm, 20 mm below the Ninja ZX-6R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The GSX-S1000GT is the heavier bike (226 kg against 198 kg for the Ninja ZX-6R).
- The GSX-S1000GT carries more fuel (19 L against 17 L for the Ninja ZX-6R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RStandard, ₱720,800 | Suzuki GSX-S1000GTStandard, ₱842,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 636 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 124 PS | 137.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,000 rpm | 10,360 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 69 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 11000 | 9190 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection with oval sub-throttles: 38 mm x 4 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2025 mm | 2140 mm |
| Width (differs) | 710 mm | 825 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1215 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 198 kg | 226 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted Separate Function fork (SFF-BP) with compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs, 41 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating discs, 310 mm, Radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm, Single-bore pin-slide | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 190/50ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Perimeter, aluminium | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | iOS and Android smartphone connection on the TFT panel |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 6.5-inch full-colour TFT |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, power modes, assist and slipper clutch | Electronic cruise control, bi-directional quick shifter |
| 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.