Suzuki Gixxer 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gixxer 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gixxer 250: Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated based on available data) hp, Approximately 166–169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimated, varies by conditions), 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 250
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated based on available data)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on available data)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimated, varies by conditions)
225 km/h
Weight
Approximately 166–169 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.2–3.8 L/100km (26–31 km/L, real-world estimate)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gixxer 250
7.5/10
"A sharp, unpretentious used buy that rewards careful inspection."
Pros
+Punchy single-cylinder engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Confidence-inspiring neutral handling
Cons
−Seat foam degrades quickly
−Fairing panels feel flimsy
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
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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