Honda CB 1000 R 2020 vs. Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2020 vs Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2020 compared to Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Kawasaki ER-6n 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	75 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	10.8
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	2
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	649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Backbone	Frame type	Perimeter

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	789 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

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