Honda CB 1000 R 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2024 vs Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	75 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
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	998 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	131 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Backbone	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	105 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	190 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	2,120 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	789 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,090 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2024

The 1-litre version of the Neo Sport Cafe Racer shows that it doesn't always have to be the golden mean. In all honesty, it has to be said that the largest of all the representatives also feels the most "grown-up". The electronic equipment of the 1000 in the + version leaves almost nothing to be desired and the handling is extremely rider-friendly for this class. Playfully easy cornering with a well-tuned chassis, snappy brakes and low weight seem to be the recipe for success in terms of smoothness. In terms of performance, the CB1000R+ unfortunately has to make concessions. With 145 hp, the Honda is not a brute rocket, but it is all the more controllable for it. And 145 hp with a full tank of 213 kg is more than enough for maximum riding pleasure on country roads!

Flawless responsiveness of the power unit

Honda-typical extremely rideable 1000

Good electronics package (ABS, traction control, riding modes..)

Smooth and precise gearbox

Excellent functioning quickshifter

Black/white LCD not quite up to date and not ideally readable in direct sunlight

tall pilots may have space problems with their knees at the tank

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

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Honda CB 1000 R 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2024 vs Kawasaki Z900 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Honda CB 1000 R

Price Kawasaki Z900

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