Kawasaki Z H2 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z H2 and the Suzuki GSX-S1000 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 Z H2
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱950,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,800
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-S1000
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱806,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱22,738
How they differ
- The Suzuki GSX-S1000 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱806,000, which is ₱144,000 (15%) below the Kawasaki Z H2 at ₱950,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GSX-S1000 is estimated at ₱22,738 a month against ₱26,800 for the Z H2, a difference of ₱4,062 a month.
- The Z H2 makes more power (200 PS against 152.3 PS for the GSX-S1000).
- The Z H2 has more torque (137 Nm against 106 Nm for the GSX-S1000).
- The GSX-S1000 has the lower seat at 810 mm, 20 mm below the Z H2, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Z H2 is the heavier bike (240 kg against 214 kg for the GSX-S1000).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z H2Standard, ₱950,000 | Suzuki GSX-S1000Standard, ₱806,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 200 PS | 152.3 PS |
| Power peak | 11,000 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 137 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8500 | 9250 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed return dog-ring | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1130 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1455 mm | 1460 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 240 kg | 214 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 19 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 43 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 320 mm | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm | 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) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | 5-mode Suzuki Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Colour TFT |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine | 3-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, Easy Start and Low RPM Assist |
| 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.