Honda Cb750 Four vs Kawasaki Z1 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Four vs Kawasaki Z1 900. Honda Cb750 Four: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb750 Four
Kawasaki Z1 900
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
82 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
74 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
230 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
74 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
209 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb750 Four
7.8/10
"A legendary machine worth buying only at the right price."
Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Strong parts community support
+Genuinely appreciating classic value
Cons
−Carb sync constantly neglected
−Cam chain wear concerns
−Inflated asking prices everywhere
Kawasaki Z1 900
8.5/10
"Buy the best one you can find and never look back."
Pros
+Appreciating classic investment
+Stunning inline-four soundtrack
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Electrics frequently troublesome
−Expensive to recommission properly
−Rampant fakes and restomods
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