Kawasaki Zr7 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zr7 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Kawasaki Zr7: 68 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, 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 Zr7
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zr7
7.5/10
"A seriously underrated naked that punches well above its price tag."
Pros
+Near-indestructible inline-four engine
+Excellent real-world comfort
+Bargain used market pricing
Cons
−Forks tired on high mileage
−Carbs need regular attention
−Styling feels dated now
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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