Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Kawasaki Drifter 1500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Kawasaki Drifter 1500. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Drifter 1500: 67 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 329 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Kawasaki Drifter 1500
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
119 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
329 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
67 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
119 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
329 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
Kawasaki Drifter 1500
7.5/10
"A gorgeous cruiser worth buying only in excellent condition."
Pros
+Stunning retro Indian-inspired styling
+Punchy torquey V-twin
+Comfortable long-haul ergonomics
Cons
−Parts nearly unobtainium now
−Chrome deteriorates badly neglected
−Carbs temperamental after storage
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