Suzuki Gixxer 150 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gixxer 150 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gixxer 150
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
14.8 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
135 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~14.8 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~14 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider weight)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
~135 kg (curb/wet weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.8 L/100km (approx. 35–40 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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