Yamaha Fzr1000 vs Kawasaki Zx-12r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzr1000 vs Kawasaki Zx-12r. Yamaha Fzr1000: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fzr1000
Kawasaki Zx-12r
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
178 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
137 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
214 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzr1000
8.0/10
"A rewarding, demanding classic that absolutely earns its legendary reputation."
Pros
+Glorious high-revving engine
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Iconic 90s superbike pedigree
Cons
−Parts increasingly hard-to-find
−Aggressive ergonomics punish daily riding
−Carbs demand constant maintenance attention
Kawasaki Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now
Top 10 Accessories
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