2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 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.
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.1 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 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Weight spans 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1000 cc (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 151hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.9cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8999 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 are closely matched in weight, while the CB1000 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB1000 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (151 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB1000 Hornet and Z900 have very similar listed weights (211 kg vs 212 kg). CB1000 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs KAWASAKI Z900?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or KAWASAKI Z900?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet has 151 hp compared with 125 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or KAWASAKI Z900?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is lighter at 211 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 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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