Honda CB 1000 R 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2018 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	75 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	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	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Petal

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	190 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	2,120 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	789 mm	Width	805 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda calls the model series "Neo Sports Cafe", and the CB 1000 R lives up to the fresh name. The style is new, different and not only visually but also haptically very successful. The "sport" is not neglected in the new model either. The engine has a wonderful torque curve and accelerates the machine with fine control and vehemence at the same time. All this comes in the "+" version with good equipment and technical precision made in Japan in the form of a great riding machine in the showrooms. A great motorbike!

Fabulous response in every engine situation

Feels very comfortable both slowly but also sportily

Precise and smooth transmission

Precise lines possible due to immaculate drive unit paired with good chassis

High-quality details.

Display not perfectly readable in direct sunlight

tall pilots may have space problems with their knees at the tank => try it out