Suzuki Gsx-s150 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s150 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsx-s150: 19.1 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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-s150
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
19.1 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
19.1 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h (est.)
225 km/h
Weight
131 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s150
7.3/10
"A sharp urban weapon that punches above its budget price tag."
Pros
+Punchy low-end torque delivery
+Genuinely aggressive street styling
+Parts widely available cheaply
Cons
−Struggles noticeably above 100km/h
−Soft suspension disappoints spirited riders
−Neglected maintenance common on used examples
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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