Honda Xblade 160 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xblade 160 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Honda Xblade 160: 13.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 142 kg (curb/kerb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xblade 160
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
13.4 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
13.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
142 kg (curb/kerb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.9 L/100km or ~34–36 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xblade 160
7.0/10
"Solid urban commuter hiding behind sporty looks that mostly deliver."
Pros
+Punchy fuel-injected engine
+Distinctive aggressive styling
+Strong Honda reliability record
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Firm seat, long distances
−No ABS option available
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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