Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit: ~16 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: estimated based on regional market data) hp, ~134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer figures not officially published), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Gsx150 Bandit
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
16 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~16 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: estimated based on regional market data)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~14 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimated based on regional market data)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer figures not officially published)
225 km/h
Weight
~134 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx150 Bandit
7.0/10
"Solid urban workhorse if you keep expectations firmly grounded."
Pros
+Reliable, low-maintenance engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Nimble through city traffic
Cons
−Struggles noticeably on highways
−Budget suspension feels it
−First-timer abuse common
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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