Honda CB1000F vs Kawasaki Z900RS
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Honda CB1000F and Kawasaki Z900RS are among the most cross-shopped modern classic bikes of 2026. The Honda CB1000F undercuts the Kawasaki Z900RS by about $2,050, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Honda CB1000F leads on power with 122 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Honda
Honda CB1000F
Our pickKawasaki
Kawasaki Z900RSThe verdict
The Kawasaki Z900RS edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Honda CB1000F wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Kawasaki Z900RS
111 hp.
Honda CB1000F
122 hp and 0.58 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Honda CB1000F
Our 8.3/10 at $10,599, the most bike per dollar.
Honda CB1000F
211 kg with an 795 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Kawasaki Z900RS
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Honda CB1000F vs Kawasaki Z900RS: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Honda CB1000F or the Kawasaki Z900RS?
The Honda CB1000F makes the most power at 122 hp and 103 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Honda CB1000F or the Kawasaki Z900RS?
The Honda CB1000F is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,599.
Which is lighter, the Honda CB1000F or the Kawasaki Z900RS?
The Honda CB1000F is the lightest at 211 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Honda CB1000F or the Kawasaki Z900RS?
For a new rider we'd point to the Kawasaki Z900RS: 111 hp and 215 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
