Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000. Suzuki Katana 1000: 100 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Katana 1000
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,500 rpm
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
~225 km/h
255 km/h (estimated)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (approx 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Katana 1000
7.2/10
"A flawed but rewarding buy if you budget for upgrades."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling stands out
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Relatively affordable used prices
Cons
−Zero wind protection above 60mph
−Stock suspension badly needs upgrading
−Seat comfort genuinely poor
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
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