Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Kawasaki Gpz500s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Kawasaki Gpz500s. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Kawasaki Gpz500s
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
196 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
Kawasaki Gpz500s
7.5/10
"The honest everyman motorcycle that simply refuses to let you down."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Forgiving, confidence-building chassis
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Water pump seal weakness
−Fairings increasingly hard sourcing
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
Top 10 Accessories
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