There are some names in the world of Superbikes that come up in discussion with their arrival. Kawasaki and Honda come in the same brands especially in India’s litre-class bike market. Kawasaki has just launched its new Z1100, replacing the old Z1000. On the other hand, Honda has introduced its own powerful CB1000 Hornet SP. Both are naked superbikes, both have inline-four engines, and both attract plenty of performance lovers. So let’s understand this comparison.
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Engine and Performance
First of all, both Kawasaki and Honda are known to give high-revving inline-four bikes, but Honda clearly brings more power in this match. The engine of the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is derived from the old Fireblade, and its performance gives a fairly aggressive feel.
The Honda engine offers a peak power of 157 hp, while the Kawasaki Z1100 engine is limited to 136 hp. If someone wants a feel of screaming inline-four at rider high rpm, Honda will make the perfect choice.
But Kawasaki is also not far behind. The Z1100 overtakes Honda in the case of torque. This bike offers 113 Nm torque, which is found on lower revs. That is, more comfortable and tractable performance is found in city riding. Both have 6-speed gearbox and bi-directional quickshifter, leaving gear shifts quite smooth.
Features
Now let’s talk about the features, the Kawasaki Z1100 has gone much further in electronics than its previous version. It has 5-axis IMU based safety and rider-assist features. This includes KCMF, traction control (3 levels), power modes, bi-directional quickshifter and cruise control. Bluetooth connectivity is also found in 5-inch TFT display.
The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is also equally loaded. It consists of five riding modes Standard, Sport, Rain and two user-custom modes. features such as traction control, quickshifter, cruise control and Honda RoadSync connection make it ideal for tech lovers. Both bikes get 5-inch TFT screen.
Price Comparison
Talking about Price, Kawasaki is a bit more affordable. The Z1100 costs ₹12.79 lakhs, while the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP ₹comes in at 13.29 lakhs. That is, Honda is close to ₹50,000 expensive.
If you see more premium hardware and more power of Honda, its price seems justified. But giving the Kawasaki Z1100 value-for-money and practical riding feel can win many people’s hearts.
Suspension, Brakes and Tyres
Let me tell you the Suspension quality define the handling of these bikes, and both here have given top-notch setup. Both get 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork on front, which is fully adjustable. The difference comes in rear suspension. Honda has premium Öhlins TTX36 monoshock, while Shawa’s adjustable monoshock in Kawasaki.
Honda is also ahead in braking hardware. Hornet SP features Brembo Stylema calipers, which make braking bite and feel quite sharp. The Kawasaki Z1100 offers Tokico units, which are good but not as many premium as Brembo.
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Speaking of tyres, front tyre size is similar, but Kawasaki’s rear tyre is 190-section, which increases cornering stability. Honda gets 180-section rear tyre.