Kawasaki Z1000 vs Kawasaki Z800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000 vs Kawasaki Z800. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1000
Kawasaki Z800
Horsepower (hp)
142 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
231 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
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