Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt. Kawasaki Z1000sx: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt: 152 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 226 kg (curb weight with panniers) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1000sx
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
226 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
152 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
226 kg (curb weight with panniers)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
8.0/10
"Underrated, honest sport-tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Engine smooth and genuinely strong
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Quickshifter works exceptionally well
Cons
−Screen adjustment overly complicated
−Infotainment feels behind rivals
−Suspension soft when loaded
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