Honda Cb1300 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1300 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 Cb1300
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
114 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
114 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 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 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 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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