Suzuki Tl1000s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Tl1000s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. 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 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Tl1000s
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
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 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
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