Suzuki Gsr400 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsr400 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsr400: 55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec) hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Gsr400
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (Note: best estimate)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsr400
7.5/10
"A rewarding, rev-hungry gem if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Rev-happy GSX-R derived engine
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Comfortable naked riding position
Cons
−Parts scarce outside Japan
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Many examples imported, unknown history
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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