Honda Xblade 160 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xblade 160 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 Xblade 160
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
13.4 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
13.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
142 kg (curb/kerb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.9 L/100km or ~34–36 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 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 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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