Honda Hornet 750 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 750 vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Hornet 750: 92 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 750
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
92 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish a top speed figure)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 750
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant middleweight that rewards riders who push it."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics package
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Neutral, forgiving chassis
Cons
−Stock seat punishes longer rides
−Occasional early throttle hesitation
−Limited wind protection
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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