Suzuki Bandit 600 vs Kawasaki Z750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Bandit 600 vs Kawasaki Z750. Suzuki Bandit 600: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z750: 106 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Bandit 600
Kawasaki Z750
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
106 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Bandit 600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that actually delivers riding satisfaction."
Pros
+Indestructible engine with miles
+Cheap to insure and maintain
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Suspension embarrassingly soft stock
−Carbs punish neglect harshly
−Zero wind protection whatsoever
Kawasaki Z750
8.0/10
"A genuinely brilliant used buy if you shop carefully."
Pros
+Thrilling top-end power delivery
+Solid, predictable chassis
+Parts cheap and available
Cons
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Attracts hard-riding young owners
−Suspension tired on high mileage
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