Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight, naked variant; faired S model approx 209 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, note: governed/real-world conditions may vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Gsf650 Bandit
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated, note: governed/real-world conditions may vary)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight, naked variant; faired S model approx 209 kg)
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 Gsf650 Bandit
7.8/10
"The sensible choice that never punishes you for being sensible."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliable engine
+Genuinely usable power delivery
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Soft stock suspension sags
−Fairing hides crash damage
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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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