Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Kawasaki Z900 | UK review & road test | BikeSocial
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Here the Kawa is offered with 2 years warranty and the Suzuki with 5. The Suzuki can be had far cheaper and it just seems to be a more agile bike to me so I am going Suzuki.
wow love the editing! thanks!
Nice review chaps. Still room to squeeze a little more exhaust note in there I think, but at least we had some. Keep it up!
The problem with Kawasaki is their designs are always so progressive that they don't age well. I like the brand, but I'd much rather buy an old suzuki gsxr than a ninja. They just look horrendous. And it used to be my favourite sports bike when I was a kid. Just shows that taste changes over time lol
I have the older Gsr750 2016 Moto Gp edition sounds fantastic with the yoshi slip on.
Had a lot of favourable remarks on how it looks and for me represents a great value.
gsr750 is the best naked bike
2:50 Goosebumps 🤩
I have logged lots of miles on both. Because of this, I ended up buying my own 2022 gsxs 750. It's a better overall package. And, a lot of the "choppiness" is coming from the ECU tune. Spend 250 bucks and send it to MooreMaffia for a reflash. The gsxs are tuned really lean from the factory and have other emission issues that can be turned off or adjusted. The bike comes alive and becomes way more ridable after the reflash.
For all the HP nuts out there saying but the kawi is faster...Of course, it is. 948cc vs 749cc. Not really a fair comparison. That's like comparing an R7 to an R1. You should be more impressed that a zuki is giving up all those CCs and still running with the kawi.
I have a 2014 R1 and a 2016 Husky FE501s with a supermoto kit. Both programmed, desmogged, and uncorked. I haven't thrown a leg over either of them since I bought the GSXS (1500 miles ago). It's that good.
Good work guys....keep it up...
Cool review. Where I live the Suzuki is stg1750 cheaper. I think the gear box is more precise and sharper. The Z in like an automatic, leave it in one gear from way down low to fast. For me it is a bit much power and the GSX gives you more opportunity to stretch the bike out and is easy to throw around in the city. Both great bikes for the money. The GSX needs a small screen to even out the airflow. The Z doesn't. I think I will buy the GSX.
Song @ 0:40 is “Midnight in Tokyo” by BlueFoxMusic👌🏿
look at both front suspension at 4:32. this is why i chose the gsx-s between both bikes. Mt-09 suspension are better than previous version, but it's still crap.
Good eye.
Who's to say that roads perfect though could just be unlevel tarmac
@@ivyivyivy316 still proves the suzukis better and its obviously got a banking to that corner suzuki holds itself better on those unperfect roads thats the point
i agree. suzuki looks more comfortable and user freindly. and it looks more easier for beginners and pros.
olley 010 except if your legs are short you are much better off on the Kawa. Im a suzuki boi going back to the 80s, and i just bought the Z900.
The Z900 is a tame pedestrian made to purpose. The GSX-S engine is the K5 GIXXER race engine from 2005-2008 tuned down to fit in to the commeon street traffic ;-)
Love for gsx s750
I have the z900 performance in green! Super smooth bike through all the gear! Rider modes don't bother me I wouldn't need any power reduction the bike is smooth enough low down, as I'm 6'2 sitting in the bike feels more natural than sat over it (like on the suzuki felt over the bars) Great bike! All about personal preference!
Thanks im 6'3. Gonna try z900, gsx s750 and mt09 next summer. I have GSR600 now and it feels small
Hey I'm another 6-3 bro looking at the z900. I like the mto9 but I don't think I can get over the small fuel tank
I'm 6-2, 34 inseam, 200 lb riding. I agree with you guys on the Z900. I traded on MT-09 and frankly, both models have their likes and hates. Seems like it would take the same amount of money to fix both, beyond original. I do miss the 4.5 gallon tank, the stable chassis. But I don't miss the terrible seat and folded up knees. MT-09 engine is a riot, but that also completely overtakes the chassis and suspension, as well stock fuel/throttle calibration makes your arm cramp up trying to steady it. B-mode is the only solution to chill a bit. MT-09 does 47 mpg and Z900 did 43 mpg when ridden basically the same way.
It's strange that most tall riders prefer the Kawa before the Suzuki. Im 6'4 and felt more comfortable on the Suzuki, which Im buying tomorrow. I also found the Suzuki funnier to ride, but that is just my opinion.
Thumbs up 👍
Thanks for sharing
Peace
And when you look closer, z900 is almost a 1000cc (948cc). You should probably compare it to gsxs 1000 and compare the 750 to another 750. I think it would have made more sense
Price wise this comparison makes most sense
I love inline4 cylinder, so I choose gsx s750. Love it
Simon youve been around a longggg time...i think i started reading your stuff in the late 80s Fast Bikes maybe? Im getting old.
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I own the Gsxs 2022. Get it tuned ( Moore Mafia) your choice of slip on and let it rip. Save yourself some $$$ in the process. Zuke Nation ftw.
4:57 what is the jacket he had? I like it
What is better.?
I agree, I'd rather prefer Kawa instead of the suzuki... More power, more moto in all ways... Good channel guys... Congrats from Spain.
it is soft.
nyet
the gsxs is more rewarding to ride as it demands more input
I honestly would like to see the bikes head to head on a straight line, if you look up the 1/4 mile times of the two they are pretty close.
The Z is definitely quicker up high, just has that extra power. But, I'm pretty sure the suzuki beats it to 60(with the right launch). Gsxs does over 60 in first, Z900 does about 50 in first.
Hi,
I'm about to take my full licence and I like both these bikes and the MT-09. What would you suggest for a first bike?
Ola Ayoola MT-09
Mt 09 is too fast. Go with a 7
Go with a ktm superduke
Buy the HONDA CB500F or CB650F
MT-09 + new rider = quick way to 6 feet under.
Liked it short n sweet. But honestly, Comparison of 750 to 900 is unfair. You should stick to 100/150cc range difference. 500-650cc/650-750cc/700-800cc/800-1000cc/900-1100cc etc 😊 Or Entire middleweight Or just liter class, just IMO.
Also, Compare by parameters: By performance//By weight//By price tag. Subjective + Objective.
Nice Edit, full marks 😎
The Z900’s actual engine size is 949cc’s. Why do a comparo w/ a bike that’s basically 200cc’s smaller?
Should compare the Z900 (I bought my 2019 in April - fantastic bike!) w/ the MT09, or other 1000cc bikes.
The Z900 doesn’t have all the bells & whistles as some of its competitors - but for $8,700, pound-for-pound (or would that be, horsepower-for-horse power?)..... dollar-for-dollar, the Z900 beats them all.
What is this ride looking for?
3 cylindera MT09 charisma please explain!
I would pick up one of this bike if I finally had a house with large garage, chevy trail blazer and ford fiesta. I hope my salary will rise 300 % in the future.
easybehave don’t we all want 300% salary increase? ;)
Yeah, you're going to have to quit the job and market yourself to a higher paying joint I'm afraid.
this is promo,not 'vs'/review.
Shouldn't it be GSX-S750 vs Z800? Or GSXS-1000 vs Z1000? I'm confused by this.
The z800 was replaced by the z900, in many places already, but in a few others I think they might be still clearing z800 stock. Z800 is a victim of euro pollution regs
Jesus Christ kind of how the street triple 675 has been replaced by the street triple 765. They are slightly increasing engine size to make up for the added pollution tech that can take away some of the hp
I agree, the z900 is a 948. 2003 z1000 was a 953 it's basically the same size engine.
@Donald Trump's Space Force my point was that the z900 is closer to a gsxs1000 than a 750
@MGTOW DIRT BIKER Back in the 1990's they sleeved engines. That's a thing of the past. Today it's proprietary cams, heads, and cylinder bank, with proprietary pistons. The cylinders get a hardness coating on the aluminum.
948 has the same stroke as the 1043, but smaller diameter bore. The effect is greater intake velocity at lower RPM= more efficient combustion and torque without revs.
One thing nobody is mentioning here is the ground clearance the Z900 has a lower ground clearance sooo more suseptible to scraping the underbelly pan.
Going with the z900. Personally like the look of the bike more and the guage looks better imo. The z is faster and for the same price. Can someone tell me how the gsx is better performing other than suspension?
Gsx is more faster than z and has a higher top wnd than z
Linear and hard to stall?
I like both bikes but the Suzuki sounds better and has better gauges. The Z900 has the power and is more comfortable but the gauge cluster looks like some crap Chinese motorcycle company wold use.
I rode those back to back in April. First the GSX-S and then the Z900.
Both have good and bad points. But the Suzuki definitely sounds a lot better when riding. I just wish it would be a couple of kilos lighter and maybe increase the rev limiter by 250 RPMs so you could have a bit more revs to play with and enjoy that roar.
The Suzuki is the same weight as the 1000. It's a bit over-weight in my opinion.
Boz its the steel frame. You can do a few things to lighten it but it'll still be in the 450 range.
Is there any available carbon body part for gsx s750?
Have done some research. Swapping for full exhaust on the Z900 drops an easy 14 pounds. I'm sure the Suzuki would honestly come similar. Drop 5 pounds more on lithium battery. Swap out weighted footpegs on the Z900 drop a pound or two more. These bikes are saddled with stupid heavy stuff easily remedied. Most of the time an ECU flash allows for a 200-500 RPM redline increase without any problems, which may or may not actually give you more power. All that has to be figured on a dyno with tuning.
Xerdoz maybe if suzuki can make the weight of the gsx s750 same as the weight of the Gsx s1000 plus a led headlight and it will sell like hot cakes.
How about triumph street triple 765 rs compared to your favour gsx 750s sir.... is it many different? Peace ^^
Less cylinders, more vibration, fatter low end torque with less top end pull. The same applies going from 3 to 2 cylinders.
At almost 50% more expensive, I'd hope it'd be better.
@@exothermal.sprocket The 765 rs has more top end pull than the Suzi GSXS 750 not less.
@@fyorbane Notice in context, I didn't mention specific engines or bike models?
Which one of the bike exhaust sound is louder and better????
If you look at other GSX S750 videos you'll see that it sounds absolutely amazing. The Z900, no so much.
NOT FAIR, SHOULD BE Z900 VS SUZUKI S1000
@Donald Trump's Space Force true, gsx s1000 is a much better bike in every single point except the design 👍
It's probably because s1000 would have smoked z900 in every possible way :D
@@p.santos6644 Wrong . The Z900 is smoother, has a much better throttle response and has a lovely full colour TFT dash. It also handles better. Granted the GSXS 1000 is faster [it should be with 150 hp] but it is more expensive and should be compared to the ZI000 , MT10 and Honda CB1000R.
If anyone still watching this video trying to decide which one to choose, believe me go with Z900. Owned Z tried Gsxs 750 after 10 minute ride on Gsxs wanted to give it back and have my Z900. On Z torque everythere, Gsxs feels like scooter to compare, just my opinion.
No, believe me - the gsx-s750 is a wonderful wonderful bike.
@@anxiousappliance no offence, but you need to try other bikes . You can call bikes like Tuono V4 factory, Superduke 1290 , M1000r even S1000r wonderful.
But again maybe for some people gsxs 750 is better 🤷 for unknown reasons
@@kazmasss LOL
I think I would go for the z900 with the lower seat
What's better?
I have a z900 and like better because of it's seating position. all bikes come down to what you prefer or like, not specs
Isn’t this a little unfair it’s like comparing a ninja 400 vs a cbr 650 of course your gonna pick the 650 every time (I’m just using these models as examples)
Not really since the gsxs has 114ps and the Z900 125 and they are similar priced
But given the choice, would you both by an MT-09/FZ-09 instead?
fredthebarber fz09=💩
Si might, but I'd go for the GSX-S750. John
Ha, fair enough!
For me it's between the Z900 [test rode one last summer- what a blast], and 765 striple R. Don't understand this guy's preference for the GSX-S 750. The Z900 has loads more grunt and is far better looking and finished better to a higher standard.
Reason i love bigbike, 4 in line sound... 3 cylinder, twin parallel not interested..
I love Suzuki gsx s750
The kawa is 950cc so the gsxs 1000 would have been a better choice to review with it
i know this is an old thread, but i think its because they cost about the same.
Tienen una diferencia de 11cv, la kawa tiene menos tecnologia solo tiene abs , es un poco mas baja, y por el mismo precio me quedo con la kawa
Here where I live the Suzuki is quite cheaper, you can not even compare these two...
where?
42much1 Whats wrong with the term of cheaper??? Aha the bourjuiz boy. Lol.
easybehave
He means that it's such good VFM that you don't even consider the Z900
Kind of like what we have in India
The KTM Duke and RC 390 costs just around 3800 dollars so most people don't even look at the R3 and Ninja 400 which cost around 6000 dollars and 7500 dollars respectively
Well the price difference between the the two is a mere $500 where I live.
@@TheTwinPost I live in denmark and the Suzuki is $3500 cheaper. So i go with the suzuki and buy a used car as well. Thats just me
Forget about the exhaust any decent human being will throw that away and stick on an aftermarket one before it even arrives home.
Only attention whores and idiots who don't care to pay fines for illegally riding with non-authorized aftermarket parts and have an inferiority complex.
Less electronics is always best
Traction control is really good tho
Especially when touring. Bike is heavier than usual, roads you don't know, rain and maybe you get a little frisky with the throttle. TC can save you there. I have almost crashed a 2011 MX-5 on a concrete Autobahn on-ramp because it was wet and I was a bit over confident. The extra 150kg of passenger and bags sure didn't help. TC stepped in and helped me straighten it out.
Well, thanks to bad oem tyres, you will very fast learn, to be carefoul with the throttle. On bad tarmac, with wet surface, it will spin not only on straight roads, but it will easily go sideways if needed, TC on this setup would commit suicide !
Kentek I agree to a certain point. Id like a basic abs and traction control with the choice of switching them off. Other than that don't care
How bout some slipper clutch?
What’s top speed
Gsx s750 140 mph
749cc vs 948cc isn't fair really.
Suzuki 🔥🔥
#gsxs750malaysia the best
Z900 ftw
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Gsx-s750 the best!!!
why do euros say zed instead of z have never understood that
It's even worse with Nice biscuits. Some people pronounce them Nice!
Because that's how you say it. The Americans changed it for some reason. I find the spelling of "Mom" very odd when its clearly pronounced "Mum".
@@StateOfMind63 Don't mention aluminium. Or soldering.
The gsx-r needs to be revved!! it's got a race heritage, that all of these 900's 1000's and 1200' and so forth have not!
Trying to gun for the gsxs 750!!!!
Z900 rides really bumpy as the suspension is really hard. I dont how you can say its spongy lol
I agree. I had one the other year. Every crack in the road surface jarred me. Frost heaves (I live in north USA) flung my butt into the air and had me howl in my helmet. I'm 200 pounds with riding gear. Springs were a bit too stiff and damping quality stunk. Rebound adjustments did nothing. Factor springs and damping circuits aftermarket to fix all of that. Same as any bike in this category frankly, outside the 765RS.
@@exothermal.sprocket Suzuki has a very nice suspension.
@@anxiousappliance The S1000? Or S750?
@@exothermal.sprocket I'm talking about the s750 - I've been riding it on rough back roads and the machine will hold the line. The front has good rebound and compression settings. No jack hammer stuff - firm but compliant.
@@anxiousappliance From what I remember about it several years ago on a demo ride, I do remember the ride quality being quite nice.
z900 4 me please, all around tripper
Z900 Top !
Could Suzuki make a sport car ?
Caio Caldas I think not, but they invented the modern superbike at 1984 with gsxr 750...and still making the best 4 cylinder.
I heard that Suzuki have a partnership with Toyota, who's know something happen.
It's called the cappuccino lol
A Smart car with a turbo Hayabusa engine swap? hahaha
@Ben Daulton Kizashi. Better ditchability. Drive one today.
Ergonomics? Can't believe you never even addressed how the bikes would fit different riders. Very shallow road test all around.
Thế tím lại là chiếc nào chạy đã hơn vậy😁
That didn't help me choose at all aha 😂
Love the video 👌🖖
Of course the 900 gonna be more power
With a exhaust and a map my gsx-s750 absolutely smokes my mates z900
why they compare liter engine to 750? maybe because Suzuki own it haha :D
What on earth are you talking about?!
@Bunnyshooter 223 Well the z900 has a 948 engine. The GSX-S a 749 engine. Why has he not a fair argument?
@@HolyNarz because of the price and the power output + quality of the suspension and brake components. The z900 is much more similar to the gsxs750 than it is to the gsxs1000 or the z1000
@@burtdanams4426 Maybe you are right. At least you understand the problem and have an explanation. Unlike the guy I replied to.
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Z900 all the way
Would you all say a person who is 5,10 would be convertible
Sorry, what do you mean? If it helps, I'm 5'10". John
@@bennettsbikesocial sorry i meant is will my feet be able to touch the floor
@@richardmark4385 Ah - no worries! Yes, I'm 5'10" and had no problem. You can read the 12 month report of the Suzuki here: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/long-term-test-bikes/suzuki-long-term-test-bikes/suzuki-gsx-s750-blog-12-month-review John
peccato x il telaio della suzuki era meglio quello della gsr 600 in alluminio
Era meglio xchè in alluminio ma si spezzava nella zona canotto in caso anche di leggeri incidenti frontali
Amongst all the nakeds, I still say the Kawasaki Z series ie the Z800, Z900 and Z1000 are stunning looks macho with the transformer head lamp and fatty fuel tank. That should be the features and design of muscle naked, meant for fun, easy and happy riding, daily use in towns and cities along the winding conering hilly roads. It is not for racing or on track, as the RR versions are already meant for track.
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Love how they talk about the design of the exhaust. No one keeps those ugly quiet exhausts anyways so who cares.
Boa
To me, neither of these bikes make sense in a world where the MT-09 exists. It's on a whole other level. The other Japanese manufacturers need to step up their naked game.
The MT-09 has a better engine, definitely, but the suspension, even though it's been upgraded, is still subpar against the competition. If we're talking which one I'd rather ride in the twisties then the MT-09 would be lower on the list, unless I spent a couple of grand on a suspension.
I do like 3 cylinders but the MT-09 has terrifying bouncy castle-like suspension and many people also don't want all the fancy modes and electronics that come with it. I just want to get on and ride and not worry about all the new technology. For me, that's why i prefer the Suzuki and its bulletproof engine.
Besides having a horrible suspension the MT-09 is seriously hard to ride with a decent flow. The A-mode is way to snatchy and the only mode that actually gives full power. The normal mode restricts power and is still to snatchy. The B-mode is starting to get fine response wise but doesn't give you the full grunt of the engine which is the best part.
but the Japs have the BEST 'naked' games
The Suzuki has a sport bike frame and a much sportier rider triangle. I thought about getting the z900 but the seating position is too relaxed for me
Why most of the European Reviewers are so bias!
I Love my Kawasaki z400
750 VS 900 ： jotkaseyo
MT09 gives a lot more for a little more money
Both of these are boring and fugly. Get the MT-09.