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Honda CBR600RR vs. Kawasaki ZX-10R vs. Suzuki GSX-R750 Comparison Test - Small, Medium Or Large

TOP SPEED (MPH)
HONDA CBR600RR 156.7 MPH
KAWASAKI ZX-10R 181.1 MPH
SUZUKI GSX-R750 170.3 MPH

MSRPHonda
CBR600RR
Kawasaki
ZX-10R
Suzuki
GSX-R750
$9599-
$9899
$11,549 $10,599
ENGINE
TypeLiquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke fourLiquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke fourLiquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke four
Displacement599cc998cc749cc
Bore x stroke67.0 x 42.5mm76.0 x 55.0mm
70.0 x 48.7mm
InductionPGM-DSFI, single-valve 40mm throttle bodies, two injectors/cyl.Keihin DFI, dual-valve 43mm throttle bodies, two injectors/cyl.
SDTV EFI, dual-valve 42mm throttle bodies, two injectors/cyl.
CHASSIS
Front suspension41mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel41mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel
Rear suspensionSingle shock absorber, 5.1 in. travelSingle shock absorber, 4.9 in. travelSingle shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel
Front tire120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier PT G120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016F J120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016F E
Rear tire180/55ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier PT G190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016R J180/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-015R E
Rake/trail 23.7 deg./3.8 in. (98mm)24.5 deg./4.0 in. (102mm)
23.5 deg./3.8 in. (97mm)
Wheelbase53.8 in. (1367mm)54.7 in. (1390mm)55.3 in. (1404mm)
Weight413 lb. (187 kg) wet; 384 lb. (174 kg) dry463 lb. (210kg) wet; 436 lb. (198kg) dry
447 lb. (203 kg) wet; 420 lb. (191 kg) dry
Fuel consumption38 to 44 mpg, 40 mpg avg.30 to 36 mpg, 32 mpg avg.36 to 38 mpg, 37 mpg avg.

SR RATINGS HONDA CBR600RR KAWASAKI ZX-10R SUZUKI GSX-R750
Fun to ride 8.9 9.1 8.9
Quality 9.1 9.1 9.1
Instruments and controls 8.8 9.1 9.3
Ergonomics 8.9 8.8 9.3
Chassis and handling 9.2 8.9 9.1
Suspension 9.1 9 9.1
Brakes 8.7 8.9 9.1
Transmission 9.1 9.1 8.9
Engine power 8.3 9.5 8.7
Engine-power delivery 8.9 9.2 8.9
Total 89.0 90.7 90.4

BOTY Shootout Horsepower And Torque
All three bikes have a nice... 
   
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BOTY Shootout Horsepower And Torque
All three bikes have a nice spread of power and torque, although the GSX-R750's horsepower curve is literally and figuratively flat on top. The Kawasaki's torque output feels smoother than the dyno indicates. The Honda lacks steam in this company below 7500 rpm but beyond that pulls almost as hard as the GSX-R.
BOTY Shootout On The Racetrack
BOTY Shootout Ergos
The GSX-R drew top overall... 
   
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BOTY Shootout Ergos
The GSX-R drew top overall marks for ergonomics and is the best compromise for both street and track work. The CBR's higher and slightly more upright seating position is more suited to the street than the track, the ZX-10R's layout is more track focused.

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