Honda Cb900f Hornet vs Kawasaki Zr7
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb900f Hornet vs Kawasaki Zr7. Honda Cb900f Hornet: 109 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Kawasaki Zr7: 68 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb900f Hornet
Kawasaki Zr7
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
208 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
68 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
66 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb900f Hornet
8.2/10
"Honda's most sensible used buy — reliable, fast, and genuinely affordable."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, genuinely maintenance-free
+Torquey midrange pulls everywhere
+Parts cheap and widely available
Cons
−Seat punishes long distances
−Mirrors vibrate, essentially decorative
−Rear suspension crude and tired
Kawasaki Zr7
7.5/10
"A seriously underrated naked that punches well above its price tag."
Pros
+Near-indestructible inline-four engine
+Excellent real-world comfort
+Bargain used market pricing
Cons
−Forks tired on high mileage
−Carbs need regular attention
−Styling feels dated now
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
