Sym Nhx 125 Wolf vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf vs Kawasaki Z1000. Sym Nhx 125 Wolf: Approximately 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, Approximately 118–125 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed Approximately 105–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market tune), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
Approximately 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 105–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market tune)
225 km/h
Weight
Approximately 118–125 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf
7.0/10
"Stylish, dependable city commuter that rewards patient secondhand buyers."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Solid build quality
+Reliable engine long-term
Cons
−Carb gums up easily
−Parts availability patchy
−Chain wear surprisingly 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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