Honda Hornet 900 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 900 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Honda Hornet 900: 109 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 900
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 900
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards buyers who choose carefully."
Pros
+Fireblade engine, naked price
+Bulletproof when serviced properly
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Thrashed examples are common
−Cam chain tensioner issues lurk
−Front end feels slightly vague
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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