Honda CB1000F vs Kawasaki Z900RS: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: Honda CB1000F 122 hp, Kawasaki Z900RS 111 hp.
• Torque: Honda CB1000F 103 Nm, Kawasaki Z900RS 98.5 Nm.
• Weight: Honda CB1000F 217 kg, Kawasaki Z900RS 214 kg.

Key figures

Specification	Honda CB1000F 2026-present · SE Remove	Kawasaki Z900RS 2022-present · SE Remove
Category	Classic/Retro	Classic/Retro
Years	2026-present	2022-present
Engine	999cc Inline-Four	948cc inline-4
Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	999 cc	948 cc
Power	122 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest	111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque	103 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest	98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed constant-mesh manual, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive, standard quickshifter	6-speed, return shift, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	217 kg (wet)	214 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	795 mm	845 mm
Fuel capacity	16 L	17 LBest
Front suspension	—Not available	Inverted telescopic fork, 13-way adjustable compression, 11-way rebound, 15-turn preload, retuned for SE shock, 4.7 in (120mm) travel
Rear suspension	—Not available	Ohlins S46 piggyback shock, fully adjustable damping, remote spring-preload adjuster, 5.5 in (140mm) travel
Brake system	—Not available	Dual front disc / single rear disc, ABS standard
Front brake	—Not available	Dual 300mm discs with Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial-pump master cylinder
Rear brake	—Not available	Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front tire	—Not available	120/70 ZR17
Rear tire	—Not available	180/55 ZR17
Quickshifter	—Not available	No
Launch price	JPY 1,595,000 (Japan)	USD 13,449 (US MSRP, 2022 launch)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.