Honda VFR 800 F 2019 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Honda VFR 800 F 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Overview - Honda VFR 800 F 2019 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Honda VFR 800 F 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Technical Specifications Honda VFR 800 F 2019 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Honda VFR 800 F 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Honda VFR 800 F 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	782 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double 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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,134 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	748 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,203 mm	Height	1,185 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	789 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR 800 F 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

The nakedbike genes of the original Z1000 have fortunately been retained in the right areas, but the bike has been consistently tuned for touring suitability. An adapted seating position with a clearly comfortable seat (also and especially for the pillion rider), a finely controllable engine and sufficient wind protection provide the optimal basis for long, extensive and not least sporty rides. The rather compact knee angle might cause some of you to take an early break on long rides. In return, however, you get an upright riding position in which you can freely develop your upper body. The Z1000SX is a reduced to the essential touring bike with a top price-performance ratio! One thing in particular stood out: you don't always have to have all the electronic "helpers" on board to create a sporty bike that rides very well - a TOP sports tourer at a favourable price compared to the other two bikes!

Noticeable increase in power compared to the Versys 1000

Sensitive in-line four-cylinder that can be dosed in a controlled manner

The price-performance winner among the tested sports touring bikes

Ideal compromise between sportiness and touring capabilities

Electronically rather rudimentary

instruments not optimally readable in direct sunlight