Honda Cb150r vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb150r vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb150r: 17 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated), 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 Cb150r
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
17 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
17 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
13.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 Cb150r
7.5/10
"A polished, well-built commuter that punches above its displacement."
Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+USD forks feel genuinely premium
+Smooth, reliable Honda engine
Cons
−Parts availability outside Asia
−Stubbornly high resale values
−Bodywork repairs are costly
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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