Honda Cb1300 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1300 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Honda Cb1300: 114 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1300
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
114 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
114 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1300
8.2/10
"An underrated giant that rewards experienced riders with honest, dependable performance."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, accessible powerband
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Heavy below 15mph
−Fuel economy disappoints
−Rare parts outside Japan
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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