Yamaha Fz-s V3 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-s V3 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Fz-s V3: 13.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 133 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h (estimate; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Fz-s V3
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
13.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~115 km/h (estimate; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
133 kg (curb/wet weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.3 L/100km or ~30 km/L (typical real-world average — estimate based on class and engine size)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz-s V3
7.5/10
"A sensible, competent used buy that rarely disappoints experienced commuters."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Sharp delta box handling
+Excellent fuel efficiency
Cons
−Fork seals weep early
−Stock tyres wear quickly
−FI fussy with mods
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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