Suzuki Inazuma 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Inazuma 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Inazuma 250: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, 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 Inazuma 250
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
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
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 Inazuma 250
6.5/10
"A honest, unfussy commuter that punches exactly at its weight."
Pros
+Silky smooth parallel-twin
+Rock-solid Suzuki reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 7,000rpm
−Soft suspension feels vague
−Parts availability genuinely patchy
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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