Honda Cb650f vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb650f vs Kawasaki Z1000. Honda Cb650f: 86 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb650f
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
86 hp @ 11,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb650f
7.8/10
"A dependable, rewarding naked that earns its reputation on every ride."
Pros
+Silky inline-four engine
+Outstanding Honda reliability
+Neutral versatile riding position
Cons
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Headers rust aggressively
−Uninspiring below 6,000rpm
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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