Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.7 Nm	Torque	104 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Backbone

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	789 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.

Honda CB 1000 R 2023

The 1-litre version of the Neo Sport Cafe Racer shows that it doesn't always have to be the golden mean. In all honesty, it has to be said that the largest of all the representatives also feels the most "grown-up". The electronic equipment of the 1000 in the + version leaves almost nothing to be desired and the handling is extremely rider-friendly for this class. Playfully easy cornering with a well-tuned chassis, snappy brakes and low weight seem to be the recipe for success in terms of smoothness. In terms of performance, the CB1000R+ unfortunately has to make concessions. With 145 hp, the Honda is not a brute rocket, but it is all the more controllable for it. And 145 hp with a full tank of 213 kg is more than enough for maximum riding pleasure on country roads!

Flawless responsiveness of the power unit

Honda-typical extremely rideable 1000

Good electronics package (ABS, traction control, riding modes..)

Smooth and precise gearbox

Excellent functioning quickshifter

Black/white LCD not quite up to date and not ideally readable in direct sunlight

tall pilots may have space problems with their knees at the tank