Kawasaki Zx-7r vs Suzuki Gsx-r750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-7r vs Suzuki Gsx-r750. Kawasaki Zx-7r: 126 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx-r750: 150 hp @ 13,200 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Suzuki Gsx-r750
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
84 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
193 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
150 hp @ 13,200 rpm
Torque
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
87 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
Top Speed
265 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750
Suzuki Gsx-r750
8.5/10
"The best used sportbike bargain if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Brilliant chassis balance
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−High crash rate among owners
−Aggressive ergonomics hurt daily
−Heat soak in traffic bad
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