Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160: 15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, 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
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
15.5 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.6 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
148 kg (curb/wet weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
7.0/10
"Honest, capable commuter that rewards careful buyers willing to inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Punchy usable mid-range torque
+USD forks feel genuinely planted
+Low running and service costs
Cons
−Handlebar vibration at highway speeds
−Throttle body carbon buildup issues
−Cheap fairing clips crack easily
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
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