Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026 vs. Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

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Technical Specifications Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026 compared to Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026
Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026
Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026
Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore76 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke59 mm
Engine powerEngine power157 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque113 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systemsClutch 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 ccmDisplacement1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel118 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandÖhlins
TravelTravel139 mmTravel136 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
TrailTrail98 mmTrail101 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie, Modern electronicsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, KCMF, KIBS, Modern electronics, KLCM, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Electronic throttle control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), KTRC, Cornering 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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth825 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)212 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange288 kmRange303 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions136 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions126 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100km
Ground clearanceGround clearance135 mmGround clearance125 mm

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Connectivity, LightingEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Comfort, Connectivity, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2026

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

too long ratio in first gear

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z1100 SE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Kawasaki Z1100 SE

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Z1100 SE

Model year
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