Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Suzuki Gsx-s1000f: 148 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
148 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
148 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
175 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
8.0/10
"A fire-breathing bargain that rewards experienced riders with maturity."
Pros
+Savage engine, brilliant power delivery
+Bulletproof Suzuki reliability reputation
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely underwhelming
−Fairing panels costly to replace
−Wind protection only mediocre
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
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