Yamaha Fzs Fi V3 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzs Fi V3 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Fzs Fi V3: 13.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 132 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h (estimated), 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 Fzs Fi V3
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
13.2 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.3 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
13.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
13.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
132 kg (curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28–30 km/L (estimated real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzs Fi V3
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable commuter that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Fuel injection runs faultlessly
+Excellent LED lighting package
+Stable, confidence-inspiring chassis
Cons
−ABS sensor wiring fails early
−Header rusts embarrassingly fast
−Pillion comfort 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
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