Kawasaki Z300 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z300 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), 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 Z300
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
225 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
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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