Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Kawasaki W800. 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 W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
Top 10 Accessories
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