Suzuki Sv1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Sv1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Sv1000
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (est.)
225 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 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 Sv1000
8.0/10
"Underrated V-twin gem that rewards riders who buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin torque delivery
+Fantastic value used market
+Engaging flickable chassis
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known failure point
−Fairing parts scarce expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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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