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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Z550 vs Suzuki Bandit 600

Kawasaki Z550 vs Suzuki Bandit 600

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Z550 vs Suzuki Bandit 600. Kawasaki Z550: 50 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Bandit 600: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Z550 Suzuki Bandit 600
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Z550
Kawasaki Z550
7.5/10

"Underrated classic twin that rewards patient, mechanically sympathetic owners."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Light nimble handling
Cons
Ageing suspension needs refreshing
Parts availability increasingly patchy
Carbs need meticulous attention
Suzuki Bandit 600
Suzuki Bandit 600
7.5/10

"The sensible used buy that actually delivers riding satisfaction."

Pros
+Indestructible engine with miles
+Cheap to insure and maintain
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
Suspension embarrassingly soft stock
Carbs punish neglect harshly
Zero wind protection whatsoever

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