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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 |
Suzuki GSX1250FA |
Yamaha FZ1 |
| Fun to ride |
8 |
8.5 |
7.8 |
| Quality |
9.3 |
8.7 |
8.7 |
| Instruments and controls |
8.5 |
8.9 |
8.7 |
| Ergonomics |
9 |
8.7 |
8.2 |
| Chassis and handling |
8.7 |
7.5 |
8 |
| Suspension |
8.2 |
8.2 |
7.5 |
| Brakes |
8 |
8.2 |
7.5 |
| Transmission |
8.3 |
7 |
8 |
| Engine Power |
9.5 |
8.5 |
8.3 |
| Engine power delivery |
8.8 |
8.5 |
7.8 |
| Total |
86.3 |
82.7 |
80.5 |
Opinions
John Reeves
I am always looking for versatility in a motorcycle, which I think is tough to find. For me these bikes are a cross between comfort and performance; giving up performance for comfort and vice versa. The Yamaha and Kawasaki were the performers of the three. Both of these bikes performed well with a different variety of features to choose from. The bike that stood out for me was the Suzuki GSX1250FA. You would think that a bike as comfortable as a La-Z-Boy on wheels would lack in the performance department, but to my surprise this was not the case and that’s why my pick is the Suzuki GSX 1250FA.
Bradley Adams
When it comes to super-standards, the most important factor is a bike’s versatility. More often than not, these bikes are going to be used daily for everything from commuting to work, to canyon carving, to long trips. That in mind, they need to not only be sport-oriented, but they also need to be comfortable and practical. And in this group the Kawasaki stood out as the bike that was most practical. It has features like the adjustable windscreen that makes jaunts on the freeway more palatable, but fully adjustable suspension and a strong engine that is favorable around town and in the canyons.
Kent Kunitsugu
To tell you the truth, I was very surprised by the FZ1. I’d ridden the previous versions, and they didn’t impress me all that much. But the latest iteration is the most sorted edition yet, with much better fuel injection settings, and suspension rates that aren’t too soft. It still lacks the midrange of the other two however, and if you’re looking for coddling comfort with the low-end power, then the Suzuki is your choice. But the GSX’s power peters out too quickly for my tastes, which is why I’d grab the Kawasaki keys when I want a jack-of-all-trades sportbike.