Suzuki Gsx-s125 vs Kawasaki Z125 Pro
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-s125
Kawasaki Z125 Pro
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
9.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
9.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
102 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (note: restricted to 11 kW / ~15 hp for A1 licence compliance)
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
9.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited to comply with A1 category regulations)
approx. 95–100 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
approx. 2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s125
7.5/10
"The sharpest 125 commuter you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Solid Suzuki build quality
+Fuel injection, easy starts
+Nimble urban commuter
Cons
−Chain wears quickly urban use
−Header pipes rust prone
−Limited highway capability
Kawasaki Z125 Pro
7.5/10
"The best $2,000 you'll spend learning to love motorcycles."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Cheap parts and maintenance
+Genuinely fun at low speeds
Cons
−Useless above 60mph
−Tip-over damage on used examples
−Outgrown quickly by most riders