Honda Cbx 1000 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 1000 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. 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 Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbx 1000
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
85 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical 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 Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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