Honda Cb125r vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb125r vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Cb125r
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~115 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
127 kg (curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 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 Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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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