Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which has more power?

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird produces 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm; Kawasaki Zzr1400 produces 210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp). Kawasaki Zzr1400 wins by 46 hp.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Kawasaki Zzr1400 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h). Kawasaki Zzr1400 is the faster of the two.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Zzr1400 268 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird is lighter by 12 kg.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average), Kawasaki Zzr1400 7.5–9.0 L/100km (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird 8.5/10 and Kawasaki Zzr1400 8.5/10. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird caveat: You need a lightweight nimble city commuter. Kawasaki Zzr1400 caveat: You're newer than five years riding.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird 164 hp, Kawasaki Zzr1400 210 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 256 kg, 164 hp. Kawasaki Zzr1400: 268 kg, 210 hp.

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Zzr1400. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Zzr1400: 210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.