Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Suzuki Gsx-s1000f: 148 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
148 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
148 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
170 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
8.0/10
"A fire-breathing bargain that rewards experienced riders with maturity."
Pros
+Savage engine, brilliant power delivery
+Bulletproof Suzuki reliability reputation
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely underwhelming
−Fairing panels costly to replace
−Wind protection only mediocre
Kawasaki Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
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