Suzuki Tl1000s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Tl1000s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Suzuki Tl1000s: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Tl1000s
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Tl1000s
7.0/10
"A flawed, thrilling classic that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Strong mid-range torque
+Aggressive, timeless styling
Cons
−Rotary damper nightmare
−Intense heat in traffic
−Deferred maintenance everywhere
Kawasaki Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
