Suzuki Gsx-s125 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s125 vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gsx-s125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (note: restricted to 11 kW / ~15 hp for A1 licence compliance) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited to comply with A1 category regulations), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s125
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (note: restricted to 11 kW / ~15 hp for A1 licence compliance)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited to comply with A1 category regulations)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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