Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt: 152 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 226 kg (curb weight with panniers) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Horsepower (hp)
152 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
152 hp @ 11,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
226 kg (curb weight with panniers)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
8.0/10
"Underrated, honest sport-tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Engine smooth and genuinely strong
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Quickshifter works exceptionally well
Cons
−Screen adjustment overly complicated
−Infotainment feels behind rivals
−Suspension soft when loaded
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Genuine sport-touring versatility
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Wind noise above 85mph
−Rear shock softens with age
−Fuel consumption disappoints hard riders
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
