Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsx-8s: 82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Gsx-8s
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
82.9 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-8s
7.8/10
"Honest, capable middleweight that rewards smart used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey parallel-twin
+Sensible electronics package
+Low used pricing now
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Soft stock suspension
−Bland styling divides opinion
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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