Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Katana 1000
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~225 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (approx 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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