Kawasaki Zr7 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zr7 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet. Kawasaki Zr7: 68 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cb600f Hornet: 102 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zr7
Honda Cb600f Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
182 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 10,000 rpm
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zr7
7.5/10
"A seriously underrated naked that punches well above its price tag."
Pros
+Near-indestructible inline-four engine
+Excellent real-world comfort
+Bargain used market pricing
Cons
−Forks tired on high mileage
−Carbs need regular attention
−Styling feels dated now
Honda Cb600f Hornet
7.8/10
"The honest all-rounder that rarely disappoints and never breaks."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Versatile naked ergonomics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Wind blast at motorway speed
−Droppage damage extremely common
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