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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

    
Manufacturer Kawasaki Suzuki
Model Z V-Strom
Year 2012 2012
Class Standard Standard
Country of Origin Japan Japan
MSRP $10,799

PRICE QUOTE 		$10,399

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Warranty 12 months 12 months
 

Engine

    
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
 

Seat Specifications

    
Number Of Seats 2 2
Seat Height (in) 32.1 33.1
 

Front Suspension

    
Front Suspension Size (in) 1.6 1.7
Front Travel (in) 4.7 6.3
Front Suspension Type Inverted Fork Telescopic Fork
 

Rear Suspension

    
Rear Travel (in) 5.4 6.3
Rear Suspension Brand Name UNI-TRAK
Rear Suspension Type Twin Sided Swing Arm Twin Sided Swing Arm
 

Dimensions

    
Ground Clearance (in) 6.5
Trail (in) 4.1
Width (in) 31.7 35.8
Wheelbase (in) 56.7 60.4
Length (in) 82.5 90.4
 

Capacities

    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 4 5.8
 

Misc

    
Major Revision Year 2010
Year 2012 2012
Manufacturer Country Japan Japan
Generic Type (Primary) Standard Standard
 

Weight

    
Dry Weight (lbs)
 

Transmission

    
Number Of Speeds 6 6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) Chain Chain
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Reverse No No
 

Brakes

    
Rear Brake Type Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc Dual Hydraulic Disc
 

Tires

    
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
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