Yamaha Fz1 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz1 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Fz1: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Fz1
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz1
8.5/10
"The best value naked sportsbike on the used market, full stop."
Pros
+R1 engine, fraction of cost
+Surprisingly usable low-end torque
+Bulletproof mechanical reliability
Cons
−Soft stock suspension needs work
−Throttle bodies frequently neglected
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
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
Top 10 Accessories
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