Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Suzuki Rf900r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Suzuki Rf900r. Kawasaki Gpz900r: 115 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Rf900r: 125 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpz900r
Suzuki Rf900r
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,500 rpm
125 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz900r
8.0/10
"An iconic machine worth buying right, not buying cheap."
Pros
+Charismatic engine, genuinely rewarding
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Strong parts community support
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues
−Parts increasingly expensive
−Prices inflated by nostalgia
Suzuki Rf900r
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable all-rounder hiding in plain sight at bargain prices."
Pros
+Strong, characterful inline-four engine
+Excellent wind protection fairing
+Comfortable two-up capability
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Carb issues on neglected examples
−Heavy for its power class
Top 10 Accessories
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