Japanese roadster comparative test: CB1000R, Z1000 or GSX-S1000 ?

Invested last year by several novelties, the maxiroadster segment remains dominated by the Kawasaki Z1000. In 2015, Suzuki finally responded with its GSX-S1000. MNC therefore brought out the Honda CB1000R to oppose all the Japanese 4-cylinders on the market. Comparo.

Technical and commercial sheets

	Honda CB1000R	Kawasaki Z1000	Suzuki GSX-S1000

Engine

Type 4-cylinder in-line 4-cylinder in-line 4-cylinder in-line Displacement 998 cc 1043 cc 998 cc Bore x stroke 75 x 56.5 mm 77 x 56 mm 73.4 x 59 mm Cooling Liquid Liquid Liquid Distribution Double ACT, 16 valves Double ACT, 16 valves Double ACT, 16 valves Compression tx NC 11.8: 1 12.2: 1 Power 106 hp at 9,000 rpm 106 hp at 9,000 rpm 106 hp at 10,000 rpm Couple 92 Nm at 5,750 rpm 95 Nm at 8,900 rpm 93.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm Food PGM-FI electronics Keihin injection 38mm x4 Electronic

Transmission

Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath Multi-disc in oil bath Multi-disc in oil bath Ordered Hydraulic Cable Cable Gearbox 6 reports 6 reports 6 reports Final drive By chain By chain By chain

Cycle part

Frame Aluminum mono-backbone Double aluminum beam Double aluminum cradle Front suspension 43 mm inverted fork HMAS 41 mm inverted fork Kayaba inverted 43 mm fork Suspension Ar Pro-Arm single-sided arms on monoshock Back-link monoshock Kayaba monoshock Front travel 120 mm 120 mm NC Travel Ar 128 mm 122 mm NC Front brake 2 discs of 310 mm,
3 piston calipers (ABS) 2 discs of 310 mm,
4 piston radial calipers 2 discs of 310 mm,
4 piston radial calipers Ar brake 1 disc of 256 mm,
2 piston caliper (ABS) 1 disc of 250 mm,
1 piston caliper 1 disc,
1 piston caliper Front tire 120/70-ZR17 M / C (58W) 120/70-ZR 17 M / C (58W) 120/70-ZR 17 M / C (58W) Tire Ar 180/55-ZR 17 M / C (73W) 190/50-ZR 17 M / C (73W) 190/50-ZR 17 M / C

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2 105 mm 2,045 mm 2115 mm Width NC 790 mm 795 mm Height 1,095 mm 1,055 mm 1,080 mm Caster angle 25 ° 24.5 ° 25 ° Hunt NC 101 mm 100 mm Wheelbase 1445 mm 1,435 mm 1,460 mm Ground clearance 130 mm 125 mm 140 mm Saddle height 825 mm 815 mm 815 mm Full weight 217 kg (ABS +5 kg) 220 kg (ABS +1 kg) 207 kg (ABS +2 kg) Fuel tank 17 liters 17 liters 17 liters Commercial information Availability Immediate in the Immediate in the Immediate in the Colors White / Black, Red / Black or Tricolor Orange / Black or Black Gray, Blue or Red / Black Guarantee 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO Price € 11,299 (ABS + € 600) € 11,999 (ABS + € 600) € 11,999 (ABS + € 500) Honda CB1000R Kawasaki Z1000 Suzuki GSX-S1000

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