Kawasaki Z1000 vs Honda CB1000R
Comparable weights are very close: Kawasaki Z1000 218.2 kg; Honda CB1000R 220 kg. Their shared naked-bike format makes the choice less about a clear performance advantage and more about which engine size and fuel capacity better match your priorities. Neither has a threshold-backed edge for highway reserve, maneuvering, or seat reach in this comparison.
Kawasaki Z1000 vs Honda CB1000R: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Z1000Model year 2013 | Honda CB1000RModel year 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,043 cm³ | 998 cm³ |
| Power | 138 hp (103 kW) | 143 hp (107 kW) — Favorable value |
| Wet weight | 218.2 kg | 220 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L | 17 L — Favorable value |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Z1000Model year 2013 | Honda CB1000RModel year 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,043 cm³ | 998 cm³ |
| Power | 138 hp (103 kW) | 143 hp (107 kW) — Favorable value |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm | 75.0 x 56.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel consumption (EPA) | 5.24 L/100 km | 6.13 L/100 km |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Z1000Model year 2013 | Honda CB1000RModel year 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multiplate |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Z1000Model year 2013 | Honda CB1000RModel year 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 218.2 kg | 220 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Length | 2,096 mm | 2,105 mm |
| Width | 805 mm | 785 mm |
| Height | 1,085 mm | 1,095 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L | 17 L — Favorable value |
Chassis
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Z1000Model year 2013 | Honda CB1000RModel year 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. | 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in. | Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm | 109 mm |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm | 127 mm |
| Rake | 24.5° | 25.0° |
| Trail | 104 mm | 99 mm |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Z1000Model year 2013 | Honda CB1000RModel year 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front brake diameter | 300 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
Key differences
This comparison uses Kawasaki Z1000 from 2013 and Honda CB1000R from 2013.
Power
Kawasaki Z1000
138 hp (103 kW)
Honda CB1000R
143 hp (107 kW)
Highlighted valueWet weight
Kawasaki Z1000
218.2 kg
Honda CB1000R
220 kg
Engine capacity
Kawasaki Z1000
1,043 cm³
Highlighted valueHonda CB1000R
998 cm³
Seat height
Kawasaki Z1000
815 mm
Honda CB1000R
815 mm
Kawasaki Z1000 vs Honda CB1000R: which one to choose?
These models are very close in specifications.
- The Kawasaki Z1000 has 1,043 cm³, while the Honda CB1000R has a smaller engine capacity.
- The Honda CB1000R has a larger tank at 17 L than the Kawasaki Z1000.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle has more power?
- The Honda CB1000R has more power: 143 hp (107 kW), compared with the Kawasaki Z1000 at 138 hp (103 kW).
- Which motorcycle has the lower wet weight?
- The Kawasaki Z1000 has the lower wet weight: 218.2 kg compared with 220 kg.
- Are their seat heights different?
- No, both have a seat height of 815 mm.