Honda Rc45 vs Kawasaki Zx-7r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc45 vs Kawasaki Zx-7r. Honda Rc45: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Zx-7r: 126 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rc45
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
84 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (est. 13.3 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc45
8.5/10
"A magnificent investment piece that will punish uninformed buyers mercilessly."
Pros
+Incredible V4 engine character
+Genuine racing homologation history
+Strong investment appreciation
Cons
−Parts scarcity is brutal
−Cam chain issues lurk
−Maintenance costs are astronomical
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750
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