Suzuki Gsr600 vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsr600 vs Kawasaki Z650. Suzuki Gsr600: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsr600
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsr600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable naked let down only by neglectful previous owners."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Cheap to buy used
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Fragile fairing mounting tabs
−Soft stock suspension
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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