Can-am Spyder St vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder St vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Can-am Spyder St: 106 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 388 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Can-am Spyder St
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
388 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
106 hp @ 7,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
388 kg (curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder St
7.5/10
"Brilliant niche tourer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Rotax triple genuinely strong
+Massive practical storage capacity
+Stable confidence-inspiring highway cruiser
Cons
−Expensive tires wear fast
−VSS electrics can trouble
−Heavy, clumsy at parking
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Genuine sport-touring versatility
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Wind noise above 85mph
−Rear shock softens with age
−Fuel consumption disappoints hard riders
Top 10 Accessories
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