Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base vs Suzuki GSX-R1000X (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Basestacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R BaseSuzuki GSX-R1000X
Model year20252019
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Weight205 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS-equipped
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS-equipped
TiresBridgestone: 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone: 190/55 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base vs Suzuki GSX-R1000X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base and the Suzuki GSX-R1000X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000X counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: