Kawasaki Z900 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z900 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 Z900
SE (2025 model) variant
- SRP
- ₱637,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,970
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-S1000
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱806,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱22,738
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱637,000, which is ₱169,000 (21%) below the Suzuki GSX-S1000 at ₱806,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z900 is estimated at ₱17,970 a month against ₱22,738 for the GSX-S1000, a difference of ₱4,768 a month.
- The GSX-S1000 makes more power (152.3 PS against 125 PS for the Z900).
- The GSX-S1000 has more torque (106 Nm against 98.6 Nm for the Z900).
- The GSX-S1000 has the larger engine (999 cc against 948 cc for the Z900).
- The GSX-S1000 has the lower seat at 810 mm, 20 mm below the Z900, which matters for shorter riders.
- The GSX-S1000 carries more fuel (19 L against 17 L for the Z900).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z900SE (2025 model), ₱637,000 | Suzuki GSX-S1000Standard, ₱806,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 948 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 125 PS | 152.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 98.6 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7700 | 9250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection with sub-throttles: 36 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) | 2065 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 213 kg | 214 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 41 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 300 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) | 190/50ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | 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, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | 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.