Honda NC700S 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Honda NC700S 2012

Honda NC700S 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

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Overview - Honda NC700S 2012 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Honda NC700S 2012

Honda NC700S 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Technical Specifications Honda NC700S 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Honda NC700S 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power138 HP
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement670 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, TubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

PistonPistonThree pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
LengthLength2,195 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.1 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NC700S 2012

Honda NC700S 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Some made a noble impression at first glance, but the Japanese managed to screw up the whole bike by fitting a single rancid part (exhaust, indicators, swingarm, fork,...). Kawasaki brings the Z 1000 in 2010 all new and all serious.

Satisfaction in the saddle

plenty of power

pure pull

good chassis

comfort

sophisticated design

tightly tuned suspension elements

more direct handling.

Slightly suboptimal brake inputs - but still quite acceptable.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda NC700S vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Honda NC700S

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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