Cfmoto S21 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto S21 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Cfmoto S21: ~35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto S21
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
31 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~31 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
~185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto S21
7.0/10
"Genuine budget performance bike, but buy near a dealer."
Pros
+Strong value against competitors
+Punchy, characterful twin engine
+Sharp aggressive styling
Cons
−Patchy dealer network coverage
−Parts availability still developing
−Early corrosion on exhausts
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
