Honda X4 1300 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda X4 1300 vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda X4 1300: ~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 267 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 X4 1300
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
267 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~117 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
267 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approximately 12.5–15.4 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 X4 1300
7.5/10
"A characterful bruiser for patient, resourceful riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Torque truck engine delivery
+Tank-like build quality
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Heavy at low speeds
−Thirsty for a cruiser
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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