Suzuki Gladius 650 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gladius 650 vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gladius 650: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), 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 Gladius 650
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gladius 650
7.5/10
"A sensible, engine-first buy that rewards riders who look past the styling."
Pros
+Bulletproof SV650 V-twin engine
+Abundant used stock available
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Rear shock is genuinely awful
−Divisive marmite styling
−Less character than naked SV
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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