Suzuki Gsx-s1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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-s1000
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
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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