Yamaha Fz1 vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz1 vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000. 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. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz1
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
255 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 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
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
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