Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Honda Cb125r. Kawasaki Z E-1: 9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output) hp, 140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z E-1
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
9 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
~115 km/h
Weight
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z E-1
6.5/10
"A smart urban commuter buy if range anxiety won't break you."
Pros
+Removable battery is practical
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Sharp Z-series styling
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Slow charging times frustrating
−Battery health unknown used
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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