Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h. 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 GSF 600S Bandit
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
56 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
56 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.6 L/100km
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
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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