Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Honda X4 1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Honda X4 1300. Honda Cb1000 Big One: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 244 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda X4 1300: ~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 267 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1000 Big One
Honda X4 1300
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
244 kg
267 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
~117 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets)
Weight
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
267 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approximately 12.5–15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1000 Big One
7.5/10
"A honest, heavy bruiser that rewards patient, experienced buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Strong low-down torque
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues
−Heavy at low speed
−Forks leak with age
Honda X4 1300
7.5/10
"A characterful bruiser for patient, resourceful riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Torque truck engine delivery
+Tank-like build quality
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Heavy at low speeds
−Thirsty for a cruiser
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