Honda Cbx 1000 vs Kawasaki Z1 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 1000 vs Kawasaki Z1 900. Honda Cbx 1000: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbx 1000
Kawasaki Z1 900
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
82 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
74 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
230 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
85 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
74 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
209 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbx 1000
8.5/10
"A magnificent machine demanding respect, patience, and a serious maintenance budget."
Pros
+Spine-tingling six-cylinder soundtrack
+Rock-solid engine internals
+Instant crowd-stopper presence
Cons
−Six carbs need constant attention
−Replacement exhausts absurdly expensive
−Heat management genuinely problematic
Kawasaki Z1 900
8.5/10
"Buy the best one you can find and never look back."
Pros
+Appreciating classic investment
+Stunning inline-four soundtrack
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Electrics frequently troublesome
−Expensive to recommission properly
−Rampant fakes and restomods
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