2017 Kawasaki Z 900 vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 Kawasaki Z 900 2017 Kawasaki Z 900

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
463.0 pounds
2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20172025
ColoursPearl Mystic Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 900Honda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Width (mm)825 mm-
Width (in.)32.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,450 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)795 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.3 inches-
Length (in.)81.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,065 mm-
Height (in.)41.9 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,065 mm-
Seat Height795 mm / 32.8 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1450 mm / 57.1 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1065 mm / 41.9 in1085mm / 42.7 in
Length2065 mm / 81.5 in2090 mm / 82.3 in
Width825 mm / 32.3 in780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)210.0 kg192
Wet Weight (lbs.)463.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Wet Weight210 kg / 463.1 lbs192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Max Power125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 9500 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque98 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 770075Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)57.85 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)948.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.2 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.4 x 56.0 mm-
CO2127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement948 cc / 57.8 cu-in755cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke73.4 x 56.0mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid-cooled
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Fuel Consumption5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)-
Fuel InductionDFIØ with 36mm Keihin throttle bodiesPGM-FI electronic injection
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveSealed chainChain
Final Drive Ratio2.933 (44/15)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.692 (35/13) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 1.034 (30/29)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios1.627 (83/51)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Trail (mm)103 mm-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeTrellis, high tensile steelSteel diamond
Suspension - Front41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearHorizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake25°25˚
Trail103 mm / 4.1 in99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear180/55ZR17160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheels-5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear-17M/C x MT4.50