Honda Hornet 900 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 900 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 900
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (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 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 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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