Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

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Technical Specifications Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025
Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76 mmBore77.2 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power157 HPEngine power127 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque95.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio11.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,000 ccmDisplacement953 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake25 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail101 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm

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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth770 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,420 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is more than just a new bike - it's a statement. Honda proves that they can still do it. They have created a bike that impresses in every respect: engine, suspension, brakes, price-performance ratio. You sit on it and immediately know how to ride this thing. There are no puzzles, no nasty surprises. Just pure, honest performance at a price that makes the competition look old. This isn't just a good bike - it's a game changer. Honda is back, and how they are back.

Unbeatable price-performance ratio

top shock of the highest specification

high-quality Brembo Stylema brakes

cultivated four-cylinder with good running behaviour

excellent workmanship and Honda reliability

simple, intuitive handling

comfortable ergonomics for lengthy rides

Engine somewhat sluggish under 6,000 rpm

conservative ABS control without IMU limits braking performance

difficult load change at low engine speeds

longer gear ratio in first gear

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

The Z1000 engine is a very nice naked bike engine, very powerful and powerful torque. The sound through the 4 pipes is also very fine. As befits a naked bike. For naked bike fans, this is certainly a great bike.

Very powerful engine - lots of power

great handling

fun to ride.

Not really suitable for beginners.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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