Yamaha Fz8 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz8 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Fz8: 106 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Fz8
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz8
7.8/10
"A genuinely underrated all-rounder that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable inline-four
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Suspension bearings wear prematurely
−Headers rust without treatment
−Mid-range feels slightly flat
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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