2018 Kawasaki Z 650 vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Kawasaki Z 650 2018 Kawasaki Z 650

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
184 kg / 406 lbs
2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20182025
Make ModelKawasaki Z 650Honda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55.5 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1080 mm / 42.5 in1085mm / 42.7 in
Length2055 mm / 80.9 in2090 mm / 82.3 in
Width779 mm / 30.6 in780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)184 192
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Wet Weight184 kg / 406 lbs192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Max Power50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8500 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Displacement649 cc / 39.65 cu-in755cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke83 x 60 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.8:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid-cooled
Fuel InductionDFIØ with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodiesPGM-FI electronic injection
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance-
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveSealed chainChain
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steelSteel diamond
Suspension - Front41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with adjustable preloadMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake24° 25˚
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm discSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSOptional2 Channel
Tyres - Front120/70 -17120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear160/50 -17160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheels-5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear-17M/C x MT4.50