HONDA CB1000R vs KAWASAKI Z900
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA CB1000R 83 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 145 hp (HONDA CB1000R).
- Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 104 Nm (HONDA CB1000R).
- Weights are very close.
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1000 cc (HONDA CB1000R).
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| Specification | HONDA CB1000R | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CB1000R | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 145hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | 310mm double disc | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 256mm single disc | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa SFF-BP USD fork | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock (axle travel 131mm) | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 265km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.2 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -5” TFT screen, Advanced slipper/assist clutch, New three-level quick shifter -SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, THROTTLE-BY-WIRE, power modes |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2023 HONDA CB1000R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB1000R and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 are closely matched in weight, while the CB1000R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB1000R has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
CB1000R has a clear listed power advantage (145 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
CB1000R has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (265 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB1000R and Z900 have very similar listed weights (212 kg vs 212 kg). CB1000R and Z900 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB1000R vs KAWASAKI Z900?
HONDA CB1000R is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB1000R or KAWASAKI Z900?
HONDA CB1000R has 145 hp compared with 125 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB1000R or KAWASAKI Z900?
Both weigh 212 kg in our database.
Which is better, HONDA CB1000R or KAWASAKI Z900?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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