Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda CB1000 Hornet: ~150 hp hp, ~215 kg (474 lbs) weight, top speed ~155 mph (estimated). Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda CB1000 Hornet
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~150 hp
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~77 lb-ft
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~155 mph (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
~215 kg (474 lbs)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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