Kawasaki Nomad 1600 vs Suzuki Intruder 1500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Nomad 1600 vs Suzuki Intruder 1500. Kawasaki Nomad 1600: 74 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated) hp, 372 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Nomad 1600
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
122 Nm
115 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
372 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
74 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated)
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
122 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
372 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Nomad 1600
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable tourer that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Fuel injection runs flawlessly
+Hard bags genuinely waterproof
Cons
−Stock seat punishes long distances
−Heavy at 750lbs wet
−Specialist mechanics hard finding
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
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