Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z H2
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB1000 Hornet and the Kawasaki Z H2 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB1000 Hornet
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱750,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱21,158
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z H2
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱950,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,800
How they differ
- The Honda CB1000 Hornet is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱750,000, which is ₱200,000 (21%) below the Kawasaki Z H2 at ₱950,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CB1000 Hornet is estimated at ₱21,158 a month against ₱26,800 for the Z H2, a difference of ₱5,642 a month.
- The Z H2 makes more power (200 PS against 153.7 PS for the CB1000 Hornet).
- The Z H2 has more torque (137 Nm against 105 Nm for the CB1000 Hornet).
- The CB1000 Hornet has the lower seat at 809 mm, 21 mm below the Z H2, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Z H2 is the heavier bike (240 kg against 211 kg for the CB1000 Hornet).
- The Z H2 carries more fuel (19 L against 17 L for the CB1000 Hornet).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB1000 HornetStandard, ₱750,000 | Kawasaki Z H2Standard, ₱950,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid cooled, DOHC 4-stroke 16-valve 4-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1000 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 153.7 PS | 200 PS |
| Power peak | 11,000 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 105 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9000 | 8500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 17 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual | 6-speed return dog-ring |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2142 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 792 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1087 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1456 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 809 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 211 kg | 240 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | 310 mm Double Discs | Dual discs, 320 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | 240 mm Single Disc | Single disc, 260 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Standard / Sport / Rain / User Customizable x2; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.