Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 Gsx-8s
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
82.9 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
