Kawasaki Zx-10rr vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Horsepower (hp)
214 hp
202 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
203 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp)
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm (2017+ model)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; ~12–14 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
8.5/10
"A serious machine demanding serious scrutiny before purchase."
Pros
+Exotic homologation spec components
+Brilliant Öhlins suspension setup
+Cornering ABS genuinely excellent
Cons
−Parts costs are brutal
−Track history hard to verify
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
8.5/10
"The benchmark litre bike — buy carefully and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Explosive top-end power
+Abundant used parts availability
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Neglected valve clearances costly
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting