Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Kawasaki Zrx1200r. 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 Zrx1200r: 108 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1000 Big One
Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
108 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
244 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
108 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
114 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Kawasaki Zrx1200r
8.5/10
"A muscular, characterful classic that rewards patient used buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine with real torque
+Timeless Eddie Lawson styling
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues possible
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Carbs need attention if neglected
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