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2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs. 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare the 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 has an MSRP of $10,799, while the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has an MSRP of $10,399.
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KEY FACTS |
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| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki
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Suzuki
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| Model |
Z
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V-Strom
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| Year |
2012
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2012
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| Class |
Standard
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Standard
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| Country of Origin |
Japan
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Japan
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| MSRP |
$10,799
PRICE QUOTE
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$10,399
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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| Warranty |
12 months |
12 months |
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Engine |
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| Cylinders |
4 |
2 |
| Compression Ratio |
11.8:1 |
11.3:1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Displacement (cc) |
1043 |
996 |
| Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
| Cooling |
Liquid |
Liquid |
| Engine Type |
Horizontal In-line |
V Twin |
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Seat Specifications |
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| Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
| Seat Height (in) |
32.1 |
33.1 |
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Front Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.6 |
1.7 |
| Front Travel (in) |
4.7 |
6.3 |
| Front Suspension Type |
Inverted Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (in) |
5.4 |
6.3 |
| Rear Suspension Brand Name |
UNI-TRAK |
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| Rear Suspension Type |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
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Dimensions |
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| Ground Clearance (in) |
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6.5 |
| Trail (in) |
4.1 |
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| Width (in) |
31.7 |
35.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
56.7 |
60.4 |
| Length (in) |
82.5 |
90.4 |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
4 |
5.8 |
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Misc |
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| Major Revision Year |
2010 |
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| Year |
2012 |
2012 |
| Manufacturer Country |
Japan |
Japan |
| Generic Type (Primary) |
Standard |
Standard |
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Weight |
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| Dry Weight (lbs) |
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Transmission |
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| Number Of Speeds |
6 |
6 |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Chain |
Chain |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
| Reverse |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Brake Type |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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Tires |
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| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
190/50 ZR17 |
150/70 R17M/C 69H |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
120/70 ZR17 |
110/80 R19M/C 59H |
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2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 1000
