Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Kawasaki Z1000. Zero Motorcycles Sr: 70 hp @ 3,000 rpm (Note: peak power varies slightly by model year; this reflects the 2019–2022 ZF14.4 variant) hp, 188 kg (curb weight, Note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 164 km/h, 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
Zero Motorcycles Sr
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
164 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
70 hp @ 3,000 rpm (Note: peak power varies slightly by model year; this reflects the 2019–2022 ZF14.4 variant)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
164 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
188 kg (curb weight, Note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.6–2.0 kWh/100km (equivalent; no fuel consumption — electric only)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Sr
7.5/10
"A genuinely impressive urban weapon if battery health checks out."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Extremely low running costs
+Bulletproof electric motor
Cons
−Battery health varies wildly
−Range limits longer rides
−Slow charging without upgrades
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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