KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
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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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.6 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 142 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX) up to 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 111 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Weight spans 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) to 235 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 142hp | 151hp |
| Torque | 111nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 235kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, Radially mounted monoblock 4-piston caliper | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, Single-piston caliper | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 80.9cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustable | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, gas-charged, stepless rebound damping, spring preload adjustable | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Naked |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13699 | $8999 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja 1000SX has more torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB1000 Hornet has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 1000SX and CB1000 Hornet have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed power advantage (151 hp vs 142 hp).
Torque
Ninja 1000SX has a modest listed torque advantage (111 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 1000SX has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB1000 Hornet is notably lighter on the listed weight (211 kg vs 235 kg). CB1000 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet has 151 hp compared with 142 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is lighter at 211 kg vs 235 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
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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