Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Kawasaki Z1000sx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Kawasaki Z1000sx. 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 Z1000sx: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
Kawasaki Z1000sx
Horsepower (hp)
148 hp
140 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
148 hp @ 10,000 rpm
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace
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