Honda Cb600f Hornet vs Kawasaki Z750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb600f Hornet vs Kawasaki Z750. Honda Cb600f Hornet: 102 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z750: 106 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb600f Hornet
Kawasaki Z750
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
106 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed)
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb600f Hornet
7.8/10
"The honest all-rounder that rarely disappoints and never breaks."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Versatile naked ergonomics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Wind blast at motorway speed
−Droppage damage extremely common
Kawasaki Z750
8.0/10
"A genuinely brilliant used buy if you shop carefully."
Pros
+Thrilling top-end power delivery
+Solid, predictable chassis
+Parts cheap and available
Cons
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Attracts hard-riding young owners
−Suspension tired on high mileage
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