Honda X4 1300 vs Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda X4 1300 vs Kawasaki Zrx1200r. 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 Zrx1200r: 108 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda X4 1300
Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
108 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
267 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm
108 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
~117 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
114 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets)
220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
267 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approximately 12.5–15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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 Zrx1200r
8.5/10
"A muscular, characterful classic that rewards patient used buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine with real torque
+Timeless Eddie Lawson styling
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues possible
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Carbs need attention if neglected
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