Honda Cb190r vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb190r vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb190r: 15.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Cb190r
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
15.3 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
15.5 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
15.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
143 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 Cb190r
6.5/10
"Reliable city tool, but never mistake it for anything more."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Excellent fuel economy
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Weak power above 80kmh
−Suspension too soft
−Drum brake feels dated
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
Top 10 Accessories
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