Suzuki Bandit 1200 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Bandit 1200 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Bandit 1200: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Suzuki Bandit 1200
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Bandit 1200
8.5/10
"The best raw-boned big-bore bargain you can buy used today."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, stupid reliable
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Comfortable for long distance
Cons
−Soft OEM suspension components
−Carbs need regular synchronizing
−Regulator-rectifier fails frequently
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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