Kawasaki Z900 vs Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Z900 vs CB1000 Hornet SP
Key Highlights | Kawasaki Z900 | Honda CB1000 Hornet SP |
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Price | Rs.9.38 Lakh | Rs.12.36 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 948 cc | 1000 cc |
Power | 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm | 208.66 hp @ 9500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 15.26 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Z900 specifications | CB1000 Hornet SP specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 10.58 Lakh Price Breakup | 14.06 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.3 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 948 cc | 1000 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Z900 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | CB1000 Hornet SP Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 310 mm |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - |
Front Suspension | 4minverteforwitreboundampinansprinpreloaadjustability/12mm | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP USD& 130 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Monoshock damper& Prolink swingarm& 150 mm travel |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Z900 Instrumentation | CB1000 Hornet SP Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | - |
Speedometer | Digital | - |
Odometer | Digital | - |
Exterior
Z900 Exterior | CB1000 Hornet SP Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Z900 Warranty | CB1000 Hornet SP Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
Z900 Body & Suspension | CB1000 Hornet SP Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | - | |
Frame Type | Trellis& high tensile steel | Twin Spar |
Engine & Transmission
Z900 Engine & Transmission | CB1000 Hornet SP Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 948 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four | Liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke 16-valve 4 Cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.12 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 195 kmph | 230 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 73.4 mm x 56 mm | 76 mm x 55.1 mm |
Configuration | Four Cylinder | - |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | - |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | PGM-FI |
Max Power | 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm | 208.66 hp @ 9500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Z900 Comfort & Convenience | CB1000 Hornet SP Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | - |
Riding Modes | 4 | Yes |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | - |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
Z900 Safety | CB1000 Hornet SP Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | - |
Power Modes | 4 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
Z900 Dimensions & Capacity | CB1000 Hornet SP Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2070 mm | 2140 mm |
Width | 825 mm | 790 mm |
Height | 1080 mm | 1085 mm |
Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1455 mm |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 135 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 Litres | 3.8 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | - |
Seat Height | 820 mm | 809 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 212 kg | 212 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z900 Pros & Cons | CB1000 Hornet SP Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Z900 and Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Safety
Z900 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. CB1000 Hornet SP has Pass Light.
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Z900 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, on the other hand, has Riding Modes, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Kawasaki Z900 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and CB1000 Hornet SP comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Z900 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1080 mm seat height. Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has 1085 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.