Suzuki Gsx-r125 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-r125
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
37.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
187 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
Top Speed
~100 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-r125
7.5/10
"The smartest A1 starter bike money can buy used."
Pros
+Stunning full-fairing aesthetics
+Teaches genuine riding technique
+Reliable when maintained properly
Cons
−Gutless above 80mph
−Fragile expensive bodywork
−Neglected chains are common
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard