Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of engine and drive train, the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a power output of 92 HP and a torque of 75 Nm. It utilizes a fuel injection system and has 2 cylinders. The cooling system is liquid-based, and the displacement is 755 ccm. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 2021 also has an in-line engine with a higher power output of 125.4 HP and a torque of 98.6 Nm. It also uses a fuel injection system and has 4 cylinders. The cooling system is liquid-based, and the displacement is 948 ccm.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic fork front suspensions and swing arm rear suspensions with monoshocks. The rear suspension of the Kawasaki Z900 2021 offers additional adjustment options for preload and rebound.

In terms of brakes, both bikes feature double disk front brakes with a diameter of 296 mm for the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 and 300 mm for the Kawasaki Z900 2021. Both bikes have four-piston front brake calipers. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 utilizes radial brake technology, while the Kawasaki Z900 2021 uses petal brake technology.

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Both bikes come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 also includes anti-wheelie technology.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 has a rear tire width of 160 mm and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches, while the Kawasaki Z900 2021 has a rear tire width of 180 mm. The wheelbase of the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 is 1420 mm, while the Kawasaki Z900 2021 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1450 mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 795 mm. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 has a kerb weight of 190 kg with ABS, while the Kawasaki Z900 2021 has a slightly higher kerb weight of 210 kg with ABS.

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED headlights and TFT displays. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 also offers connectivity, while the Kawasaki Z900 2021 includes LED daytime running lights.

The strengths of the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 include its powerful and high-torque engine, good brakes, comfortable seating position, agile handling, well-balanced chassis, extensive electronics, optional quickshifter, and excellent price. On the other hand, the strengths of the Kawasaki Z900 2021 include its powerful four-cylinder engine, intuitive handling, good equipment, aggressive looks, and value for money.

The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 has a weakness in its steel box swing arm, which may not be particularly visually appealing. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 2021 does not offer a quickshifter option and may be considered less advanced electronically compared to competitors with a 6-axis IMU.

Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore87 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke63.5 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power92 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque75 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement755 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel150 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake25 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail99 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, 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 width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth780 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!

Powerful, high-torque engine

good brakes

comfortable seating position

agile handling

well-balanced chassis

extensive electronics

affordable, optional quickshifter

excellent price

Steel box swing arm not particularly sexy

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB750 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z900

There are a few key differences between a Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 and a Kawasaki Z900 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z900 2021 is about 13% higher. Compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021 there are more Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 76 compared to 33. It takes less time to sell a Honda CB750 Hornet with 60 days compared to 107 days for a Kawasaki Z900. Since model year 2023 1000PS.de editors have written 15 reviews for the Honda CB750 Hornet and 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 since model year 2017. The first review for the Honda CB750 Hornet was published on 9/8/2022 and now has more than 57,900 views. This compares to more than 93,200 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z900 published on 11/11/2016.

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