Honda Cb650r vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb650r vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Cb650r
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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 Cb650r
8.0/10
"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
−Weak stock rear suspension
−Flat low-rpm throttle response
−Minimal wind protection
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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