Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Kawasaki Zephyr 1100: 89 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Zephyr 1100
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
89 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
89 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market)
225 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
7.5/10
"A no-nonsense torque machine that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Massive low-end torque
+Simple, reliable mechanicals
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs need regular attention
−Heavy for the class
−Dated suspension components
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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