Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2024

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

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Overview - Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025 vs Kawasaki Z900 2024

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Technical Specifications Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2024

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025
Kawasaki Z900 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power152 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque104 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio11.8
DisplacementDisplacement1,000 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel118 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel138 mmTravel140 mm

Chassis

RakeRake25 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)211 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)212 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025

With its successful revisions and cheeky look, the new Hornet is very appealing without being too aggressive. Only the display looks a little out of place in the otherwise harmonious design and the rear silencer will be recognised from a distance even by the short-sighted among us, Euro5+ sends its regards. But thanks to the Honda accessories catalogue, these visual conspicuousnesses can also be remedied with an additional windscreen that better integrates the display and a slim SC-Project silencer. And at the fighting price of €11,990 or €13,990 for the SP, the new Hornisse will be a serious contender in the battle for buyers' favour, as it has hardly any rivals in terms of price/performance ratio.

Very favourable price

Good handling

Cultivated engine running

Pleasing appearance

Noticeable load change

TC control

No more single swing arm

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Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet

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