Yamaha Xjr 1300 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xjr 1300 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Xjr 1300: 106 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), 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 Xjr 1300
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
225 km/h
Weight
238 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 Xjr 1300
8.5/10
"The most honest, characterful big naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Massive torque from low rpm
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
+Stunning classic naked styling
Cons
−Carb sync needs regular attention
−Seat comfort drops sharply
−Heavy in tight car parks
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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