Bimota Kb4 vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Kb4 vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000. Bimota Kb4: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-r1000: 202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp) hp, 203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Kb4
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
202 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
203 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp)
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm (2017+ model)
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; ~12–14 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Kb4
7.5/10
"An exotic gamble that rewards obsessive buyers with deep pockets."
Pros
+Stunning hand-built Italian bodywork
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Razor-sharp trellis frame handling
Cons
−Eye-watering Bimota-specific parts costs
−Very limited specialist knowledge available
−Patchy small-batch build quality
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
8.5/10
"The benchmark litre bike — buy carefully and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Explosive top-end power
+Abundant used parts availability
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Neglected valve clearances costly
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
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