Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Gsf1200 Bandit
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit
8.0/10
"The best value naked bruiser money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Massive usable torque
+Surprisingly competent handling
Cons
−Carbs gum up easily
−Heavy at low speed
−Thirsty at motorway pace
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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