Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Kawasaki Zephyr 1100. 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. Kawasaki Zephyr 1100: 89 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1000 Big One
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
244 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
89 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market)
Weight
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
7.5/10
"A no-nonsense torque machine that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Massive low-end torque
+Simple, reliable mechanicals
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs need regular attention
−Heavy for the class
−Dated suspension components
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