Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Kawasaki W650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Kawasaki W650. Honda Cb750 Nighthawk: 73 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk
Kawasaki W650
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
56 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
202 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk
7.8/10
"The most reliable used bike your money can buy right now."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Forgiving, neutral handling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gum up when neglected
−Scarce OEM cosmetic parts
−Zero performance excitement
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability patchy
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
