Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki Gsx-s750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z650
Suzuki Gsx-s750
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
114 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
81 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
114 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
81 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Suzuki Gsx-s750
8.0/10
"An underrated gem delivering genuine performance at honest used prices."
Pros
+Screaming GSX-R derived engine
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Slightly cramped for tall riders
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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