Honda CB1100 RS 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

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Overview - Honda CB1100 RS 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Technical Specifications Honda CB1100 RS 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Honda CB1100 RS 2017
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.5 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke67.2 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power90 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque91 NmTorque98.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,140 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail99 mmTrail98 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyMonoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,180 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)252 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Opinions are divided on the RS. For many, it doesn't seem as earthy and honest as the EX, and overall it doesn't seem coherent. But at the end of the day, you don't find any plastic where there should have been metal. The 17-inch rims offer a wider choice of tyres. The standard tyres might not be the best choice for this bike.

Lovely and high-quality workmanship

great engine tuning

wide choice of tyres

Lean angle clearance

Unharmonious turn-in behaviour with standard tyres

Top performance

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

With the Z900RS Cafe, Kawasaki has launched a very successful and high-quality homage to the café racer machines from the 1970s. It combines the classic, sporty design with the ultra-modern technology of the modern era. Surprisingly, it presents itself as a pleasant-to-ride sports tourer with high utility value. This means that it will be used more often in practice than a Z900RS or similar motorbike. A big hit.

Beautiful, classic and high-quality look

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

sporty riding feel thanks to high-torque engine and sporty seating position

practical wind protection

great sport tourer feeling paired with great looks.

No shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB1100 RS vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Price Honda CB1100 RS

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Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

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