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.

Practical aspects and equipment

	Honda CB1000R	Kawasaki Z1000	Suzuki GSX-S1000

Instrumentation

Daily trip 2 2 2 Fuel gauge Yes Yes Yes Engine temperature Yes Yes Yes Outside temperature no no no Clock Yes Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged no no Yes Shift-light no no no Consumption indicator no Yes Yes Autonomy calculation no Yes Yes Handlebar controls no no Yes

Convenient

Coded key Yes Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes Yes Adjustable clutch lever Yes no no Passenger handle Yes (notches) no no Luggage rack no no no Adjustable front suspension Yes
(Preload, compression and relaxation) Yes
(Preload, compression and relaxation) Yes
(Preload, compression and relaxation) Adjustable Ar suspension Yes
(Preload and relaxation) Yes
(Preload and relaxation) Yes
(Preload and relaxation) Central stand no no no Safe that can accommodate an anti-theft device Yes (disc lock) no Yes (disc lock) Lashing hooks no 2 2 Rear wheel washer no Yes Yes Angled valves no (but single-sided arr) no no

Electronics – piloting aids

ABS coupled, optional (600 €) optional (600 €) optional (500 €) Coupled braking with ABS no no Adjustable mapping no no no Anti-slip no no Yes Honda CB1000R Kawasaki Z1000 Suzuki GSX-S1000

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