Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000 vs Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit: ~16 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: estimated based on regional market data) hp, ~134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer figures not officially published), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1000
Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit
Horsepower (hp)
142 hp
16 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
14 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
134 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
~16 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: estimated based on regional market data)
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
~14 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimated based on regional market data)
Top Speed
225 km/h
~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer figures not officially published)
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
~134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (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
Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit
7.0/10
"Solid urban workhorse if you keep expectations firmly grounded."
Pros
+Reliable, low-maintenance engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Nimble through city traffic
Cons
−Struggles noticeably on highways
−Budget suspension feels it
−First-timer abuse common
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