Suzuki Gw250 Inazuma vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gw250 Inazuma vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gw250 Inazuma: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.0/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gw250 Inazuma
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
23.4 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
23.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gw250 Inazuma
6.0/10
"A competent starter bike that outgrows riders embarrassingly fast."
Pros
+Smooth parallel twin engine
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Low, forgiving seat height
Cons
−Anaemic highway performance
−Wooden, vague braking feel
−Suspension too soft overall
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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