Honda CB1100 EX 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Honda CB1100 EX 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Overview - Honda CB1100 EX 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Honda CB1100 EX 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CB1100 EX 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Honda CB1100 EX 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Honda CB1100 EX 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.5 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.2 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	91 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
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	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,140 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	114 mm	Trail	98 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,490 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1100 EX 2017

The air-cooled power unit in a big-bike chassis still fascinates. Honda has realised the motorbike with great attention to detail. The bike rides as smoothly as it looks and never looks like a hipster bike from a retort. This is the real thing.

Genuine and earthy motorbike with a long history

loving and high-quality workmanship

easy and smooth handling

great engine tuning.

Lean angle clearance

Peak power