Suzuki Gs500 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gs500 vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gs500: 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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 Gs500
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gs500
7.5/10
"The smartest, most sensible used motorcycle under two grand."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving but still teachable
Cons
−Suspension is genuinely soft
−Brakes feel dated
−Zero excitement factor
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
Top 10 Accessories
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