Suzuki Sv650 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Sv650: 73 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Sv650
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
225 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv650
8.5/10
"The most sensible used sportbike money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, cheap parts
+Rewarding V-twin character
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension undersprung
−Subframe rusts when neglected
−Seat comfort drops fast
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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