Yamaha Fazer 1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000sx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fazer 1000
Kawasaki Z1000sx
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
140 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Gen 2, 2006+); Gen 1 approx 143 hp @ 10,000 rpm
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (Gen 2); Gen 1 approx 100 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world)
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight, Gen 2 Fazer variant)
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fazer 1000
8.5/10
"The Swiss Army knife of sportsbikes still cuts sharply a decade on."
Pros
+Usable power everywhere
+Bulletproof engine internals
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Throttle body sync issues
−Weak stock suspension
−Fragile expensive fairings
Kawasaki Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace