Honda Cb1000r vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000r vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb1000r: 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model) hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Cb1000r
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
104 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, 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 Cb1000r
8.5/10
"The best all-round naked Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Engine silky and strong
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+2018+ looks genuinely stunning
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Seat comfort disappoints long-haul
−Exhaust headers rust easily
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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