Kawasaki Z800 vs Suzuki Gsr750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z800 vs Suzuki Gsr750. Kawasaki Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Gsr750: 106 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z800
Suzuki Gsr750
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
106 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
Suzuki Gsr750
8.2/10
"Arguably the best value used naked middleweight you can buy today."
Pros
+GSX-R750 engine heritage
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Exceptional value used market
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Zero rider aids standard
−Header corrosion common issue
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