Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird. Kawasaki Gpz900r: 115 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpz900r
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
164 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
126 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
290 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
256 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,500 rpm
164 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
126 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz900r
8.0/10
"An iconic machine worth buying right, not buying cheap."
Pros
+Charismatic engine, genuinely rewarding
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Strong parts community support
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues
−Parts increasingly expensive
−Prices inflated by nostalgia
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, reliable classic that rewards careful buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional power delivery smoothness
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Cam chain tensioners wear early
−Fairings scarce and pricey
−Heavy for tight urban riding
Top 10 Accessories
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