Honda Cb300f vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb300f vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb300f: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 143 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Cb300f
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
143 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 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 Cb300f
7.0/10
"A genuinely trustworthy first bike if the price is right."
Pros
+Honda reliability is legendary
+Cheap insurance and running costs
+Smooth fuel-injected engine
Cons
−Highway overtaking feels nervous
−You'll outgrow it fast
−Single-cylinder vibes at speed
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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