Kawasaki Z 800 2016 vs. Honda CBR 600 F 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Honda CBR 600 F 2012

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2016 compared to Honda CBR 600 F 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Honda CBR 600 F 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Honda CBR 600 F 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	71 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	113 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.9	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	806 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Backbone

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,150 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,050 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,437 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	206 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

Honda CBR 600 F 2012

The CBR600F remains just under the magic 10,000 mark and certainly doesn't disgrace Honda's mid-range. For a modest 520 euro surcharge until the end of May, it also comes with a tempting additional package consisting of a dark-tinted windshield, painted pillion seat and rear wheel cover, tank cap decor, tank pad and crankcase decor set.

Comfort

acceptable performance

comfortable riding position

padded saddle

C-ABS.

Tachometer difficult to read

lack of gear indicator.