Suzuki GSX 1250 FA versus Kawasaki Z 1000 SX
Suzuki GSX 1250 FA
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- bearish engine with powerful torque
- Seating position suitable for travel
- rich road holding, good wind protection
- reliable bike without repair susceptibility
- a lot of motorcycle for little money
- Performance
- Comfort
- Equipment
- Value for money
- a bit cumbersome in tight corners
- unsuitable for novice drivers
- Transmission very short gear ratio
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.130 mm Height : 1.245 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 475 ) kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 235 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.255 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 98 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 3.700 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 345 km
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 7.300 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 327 km
Chassis
Double loop (double loop tubular frame steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Double profile frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 144 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The Suzuki GSX 1250 FA is an all-rounder in the best sense of the word. It can be driven sportily, is suitable for travel and is really fun on the country road and motorway. Due to its weight, high performance and chassis characteristics, it is certainly not a bike for beginners. Even small or petite people should look for another motorcycle.Due to the technically rather simple equipment and a good production quality, the GSX 1250 FA is certainly one of the more reliable bikes. It can hardly break anything and all bandits have always had a reputation for doing their service uncomplicatedly for years without repairs. It is therefore ideally suited as a workhorse for the daily commute to work. If you want to buy a used GSX 1250 FA, you don't have to shy away from bigger mileages. The machines of this type are considered to be unbreakable.
SX instead of Adventure
The Kawa is an interpretation of the theme of sports tourers with a clear focus on the sport. The live high, and so the SX competition grows from the own house in the form of the Versys 1000. This is more comfortable and equipped as an adventure bike with an upright sitting position. This is how most customers interpret the topic of touring bikes today.
The SX is aimed at a clientele that can't do anything with the high-legged adventures. They are looking for a super athlete who is suitable for travel. The Kawa is a top-notch offer: Very sporty and thanks to good, triple-adjustable windprotection and full cladding, it eats kilometres to the finish. If this is a winding pass – don't worry, she'll do it all.
The Ducati SuperSport, for example, does not have to hide behind the competition – and has around 30 hp more under the tank compared to this one.
The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
