Honda Cbr600f2 vs Kawasaki Zx-7r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr600f2
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
84 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
235 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 12,000 rpm
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
235 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600f2
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you buy the right one carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability reputation
+Smooth rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright-ish ergonomics
Cons
−Aging carbs need constant attention
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Tired suspension on most examples
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750