Suzuki Gixxer 150 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gixxer 150 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gixxer 150: ~14.8 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~135 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider weight), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Gixxer 150
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
14.8 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
135 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~14.8 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~14 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider weight)
225 km/h
Weight
~135 kg (curb/wet weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.8 L/100km (approx. 35–40 km/L real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gixxer 150
7.5/10
"Honest, stylish commuter that earns its used price most days."
Pros
+Fuel injection runs flawlessly
+Surprisingly sporty ergonomics
+Strong dealer parts availability
Cons
−Suspension too soft loaded
−Used prices rarely bargain
−Brakes lack confident bite
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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