Honda Hornet 900 vs Kawasaki Z800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 900 vs Kawasaki Z800. 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 Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 900
Kawasaki Z800
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
231 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 8,000 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)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 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 Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
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