Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z900
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB1000 Hornet and the Kawasaki Z900 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 Z900
SE (2025 model) variant
- SRP
- ₱637,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,970
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱637,000, which is ₱113,000 (15%) below the Honda CB1000 Hornet at ₱750,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z900 is estimated at ₱17,970 a month against ₱21,158 for the CB1000 Hornet, a difference of ₱3,188 a month.
- The CB1000 Hornet makes more power (153.7 PS against 125 PS for the Z900).
- The CB1000 Hornet has more torque (105 Nm against 98.6 Nm for the Z900).
- The CB1000 Hornet has the larger engine (1,000 cc against 948 cc for the Z900).
- The CB1000 Hornet has the lower seat at 809 mm, 21 mm below the Z900, which matters for shorter riders.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB1000 HornetStandard, ₱750,000 | Kawasaki Z900SE (2025 model), ₱637,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid cooled, DOHC 4-stroke 16-valve 4-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 1000 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 153.7 PS | 125 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 9500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 105 Nm | 98.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9000 | 7700 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection with sub-throttles: 36 mm x 4 |
| 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 shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2142 mm | 2065 mm |
| Width (differs) | 792 mm | 830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1087 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1456 mm | 1450 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 809 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 211 kg | 213 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 17 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | 310 mm Double Discs | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 300 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | 240 mm Single Disc | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Tubular diamond, steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| 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, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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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.