Honda Hornet 2.0 190 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 2.0 190 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Honda Hornet 2.0 190: Unknown — model not verified hp, Unknown — model not verified weight, top speed Unknown — model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 2.0 190
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
Unknown — model not verified
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
Unknown — model not verified
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
Unknown — model not verified
225 km/h
Weight
Unknown — model not verified
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Unknown — model not verified
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 2.0 190
7.5/10
"A honest, capable naked that rewards experienced riders seeking value."
Pros
+Responsive low-end torque
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Suspension struggles with rough pavement
−Panels crack from minor drops
−Buzzy vibes above 8,000rpm
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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