Suzuki Gsx-s250 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s250 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsx-s250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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-s250
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
~181 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s250
6.5/10
"A sensible, unspectacular learner bike that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Smooth fuel-injected twin
+Reliable with proper maintenance
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension wallows cornering
−Mediocre braking performance
−Boring styling, forgettable character
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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