Suzuki Katana vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Katana vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Katana: 150 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2019+ model) hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight — 2019+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Katana
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2019+ model)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 9,500 rpm (2019+ model)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight — 2019+ model)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — based on 2019+ model, real-world average
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Katana
7.5/10
"A flawed but intoxicating muscle bike for experienced riders only."
Pros
+Savage, characterful inline-four engine
+Excellent Brembo front brakes
+Strong used market availability
Cons
−Terrible wind protection above 60mph
−Fairing panels scratch absurdly easily
−Basic outdated electronics package
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
Top 10 Accessories
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