Suzuki Gsxs 950 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsxs 950 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Gsxs 950: 110 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Gsxs 950
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
225 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsxs 950
7.8/10
"A sensible, satisfying middleweight that rewards practical riders daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong electronics for price
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Stock seat hardens fast
−Mirrors vibrate annoyingly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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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