Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023
Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height828 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

The Z900 SE is not only a successful addition to the normal Z900, but actually the better and more sensible version. Because the refined fork, the Öhlins suspension strut that is not fully adjustable but more responsive, and the snappier Brembo M4.32 brake system make the SE refreshingly sportier and are well worth the extra price - especially if you also take into account the cool look of the Prestige components! However, the fact that a quickshifter is not even available at extra cost will hurt real sports enthusiasts. If you can live with the relatively high weight of over 214 kilos, you get a sufficiently manageable naked bike.

Powerful, pleasantly sonorous four-cylinder engine

high-quality chassis components, Öhlins at the rear

strong Brembo M4-32 brakes

good ergonomics

easy handling.

No quickshifter, not even optional

no lean angle dependent traction control and no cornering ABS due to missing IMU

high weight

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Kawasaki Z900 SE

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Price Honda CB 1000 R

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