Kawasaki Zx-10rr vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000r
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-r1000r
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
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlocked)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L typical real-world average)
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-r1000r
8.5/10
"The finest GSX-R ever built — buy one with clean history."
Pros
+Sophisticated electronics genuinely work
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Confidence-inspiring chassis balance
Cons
−Track abuse history very common
−Expensive suspension rebuild costs
−Stiff ergonomics on long rides