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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Suzuki Gsx750f Katana

Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Suzuki Gsx750f Katana

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Suzuki Gsx750f Katana. Kawasaki Zzr600: 98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp) hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg) weight, top speed 250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Gsx750f Katana: 88 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Zzr600 Suzuki Gsx750f Katana
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
88 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
218 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp)
88 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
69 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year)
210 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Zzr600
Kawasaki Zzr600
8.0/10

"The thinking rider's used 600 — reliable, capable, and criminally undervalued."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
Fairing parts increasingly scarce
Carbs need regular balancing
Front forks feel dated
Suzuki Gsx750f Katana
Suzuki Gsx750f Katana
7.0/10

"Unglamorous but genuinely dependable — the accountant of motorcycles."

Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Cheap insurance and parts
Cons
Carbs need regular attention
Outdated performance figures
Heavy for its class

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