2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z900 ┃ Budget Supernaked Showdown!

[@SecondGearYT]

I know you might think these bikes don’t really belong in the same class, and that I should be comparing the Hornet to the Z1000, but since the Z1000 hasn’t been updated since 2014 (over 10 years ago!), it wouldn’t be a fair matchup against the brand-new Hornet. On the other hand, the differences between the Z900 and Hornet aren’t huge. Both have inline-4 engines, similar displacement, and are in the same price range. So, this comparison is really more about helping you decide which naked bike to go for under £10,000.

[@jarrolightfeather4703]

Nah it's the same class just like KTM Super duke 1.3

[@hlpang1075]

I think the hornet is too powerful to be super fun on the streets. The Z is at the sweet spot of street power. Thanks for this comparison!

[@paulbarnes6124]

That needs a fuel tank !!​@@sreejankarn7458

[@vikaaskapoor5354]

Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda CB1000 Hornet. Please Compare, I want to see which one is better ?💙💙❤️❤️

[@Vincenzo911]

Z1000 got a slipper clutch in 2016 and new rear suspension Euro4 and gear indicator in 2017 ... Also the R model came out in 2017. But even if that's similar on paper, that's a totally different philosophy. The Z1000 has no electronics on purpose, it's the "Sugomi" spirit , it's just you and the bike ⚔️

[@Sejueee]

Keep producing these videos! Quality work as always. Looking forward to the hornet!

[@fsgRex]

As a Z900 owner, if I had to get a new naked bike, it would be cb1000 hornet SP. You just cant beat the value for the money.

[@Nottmexpress]

Where do you get this price for new hornet? AUSTRALIA rip off has Z900 at $15000 on road with a quoted $23000 for hornet .

[@Snwyreborn]

How about new CB vs the old CB ? That insight of engines being reused is very interesting

[@davidlagno7717]

I was thinking the same

[@xpllmmff]

Unless buyer is a die-hard kawi or only wants a green color bike, otherwise I cannot get a single point or scenario where you need to choose z900 over cb1000. Honda indeed wins this competition in every aspect, literally, every way

[@Paijo_Supaijo]

Low end torque will be better on daily riding rather than high end torque/hp.

[@Stratocasterhead51]

If you look at it from purely performance. Yes Honda wins. Ironically, anywhere else, kawasaki is better. Fit and finish looks a lot better on new z900. Switch gear looks very clean and crisp. New TFT screen looks a lot better on z900. More electronics (especially cruise control) make daily riding far more enjoyable. IMU is a good safety feature. New z900 engine is supposed to be very fuel efficient (can be very useful if you daily ride) I think you have to try them out to see how they fare. Wouldnt be surprised if they felt very similar in normal riding. In europe the prices are pretty much identical between the z900 and hornet.

[@marabiofitsialnyy3530]

@@Stratocasterhead51 in depends on what country u are in, bcus brands like suzuki is a favorite on othe middle east countries and some countries favorites are yamaha, so if kawasaki is the popular one in ur country then u would think kawasaki is better.

[@SomewhereInside]

Just asking how loud and buffeting is a naked bike such as these when riding between 100km per hour and 130

[@Stratocasterhead51]

@@SomewhereInside Loud. Buffetting isnt necessarily more severe than on bikes with windscreens. Put it this way, if you have to do a lot of motorway riding, get earplugs and a quiet helmet (neotec, schuberth) and it will make things a lot better.

[@AlexMe89]

The hornet in EU is 11.450€ for base model, and for the base z900 is 10.100€

[@flexjay87]

Most of the time, when given a similar choice, always go with the Honda !

[@japfourme381]

That 150BHP is difficult to overlook!! Oh just one other thing to note the Kawa is ZED not Zee!!

[@John-jw8rx]

Zee is so annoying.

[@fabianorellana_g]

thank you so much for urs informative videos. The only thing missing was a sound comparison!

[@RPDXC]

Im pretty sure the hornet does not have a seperate wheelie control function. Its tied into the traction control. Which is a bummer. Its really nice to have lift control seperate, so you can keep your traction control active, and still do wheelies without interference.

[@vHiqhlight]

thanks for this comparison! actually deciding between these 2 and the gsxs 1000! maybe can you do hornet vs gsxs 1000 next? :D

[@joeplem5329]

2020 z900 owner here, honestly I can't imagine the Honda wouldn't feel almost identical to the z on the road. Hope the hornet will be available in the states even though both look amazing imo!!!👌

[@Perre445]

I had that same bike, green frame and gray tank and black plastics. Had to sell it to finance studies for a career change. When i get my new career going i might get another z900 because i really love that bike!... Or a zh2. I would pick the Kawasaki over the Honda without a doubt.

[@Doubledeepfried]

Did a testdrive on the Z900 but it didn't rock my boat. Hope when the hornet comes to stores it will do better to enter my shortlist

[@obsequey96]

you forgot to mention the slipper clutch assist on z900

[@-JSLAK]

1:41

[@obsequey96]

@-JSLAK thanks missed that

[@ajose223w3]

The hornet is cool but no USA release date so it doesn’t matter for us American viewers

[@barba_4xel]

Will the US have the CbHornet available in 2025? If yes... I'll look forward to it in 2026 here in México

[@davidlagno7717]

If that price is accurate its a no-brainer here between these 2. Id take an older Z1000 though. They might not have the tech that a mentally challenged rider needs, but the Z1000 is a BEAST of a bike! All fun no games.

[@tactical1224]

Agree 100% with your assessment!

[@kendall9758]

love your videos, why didnt you compare the hornet to the z1000? both liter bikes?

[@Flogomes7895]

Probably because of the price range

[@superduperkid3143]

Z1000 doesn't exist anymore

[@skylerbentley8713]

Then he couldve done gsxs1k

[@Flogomes7895]

@@skylerbentley8713 Yeah also

[@tanjohnson8111]

well......for the digital meter design?

[@loftyintentions1985]

Kwak looks the nicest. I'd have the hornet sp if it came with bidirectional quickshifter.

[@annon-ski7985]

It does have a Bi-directional.

[@marabiofitsialnyy3530]

both are good bikes, i love the honda

[@ilmamilyasaa7649]

My question is,why does Z produce less horsepower than other 800/900cc bike, even though it got 4 cylinder?

[@vedrankarasic6766]

waiting for new streetfighter v4

[@annon-ski7985]

It will be much much more expensive than these two.

[@danielcheng5070]

If not wrong Honda is less power than Z in daily range. Wait for a dyno curve comparison we will know.

[@Elbombisima]

That's implied from the rev range indicated during the video Honda higher top end, kawa potentially stronger low end

[@Albert-my3yt]

I love em both. Either will be fine with me. 😊

[@thewickedsoulirises]

so basically a little tuned down old gen fireblade haha

[@MrGodpasser]

Witch one is kawasaki?

[@nikolaosbourmpoulakis2176]

European bikes have superior performance and tech ... Following that, we’re also seeing a trend, as Euro bikes tend to be more high-strung compared to their Japanese rivals especially when it comes to big bikes.

[@bagnerdoniethrodriguezpadi7984]

Sound.........?

[@reenachauriya4931]

Kawasaki has more tech like 6 axis imu, cruise control, electronic suspension etc and Honda makes more power at top, is more agile and Value for Money Look how the tables have turned

[@omersaid1044]

Honda literally cooked with that one

[@phoryanryan6822]

CB1000!!!

[@gmbmedia28]

Z900 #kawasaki

[@sammy80615]

Fireblade!!! Top!

[@Pseudo_Placebo]

the new Hornet gives Kawasaki no chance at all

[@reenachauriya4931]

It does if you want all the tech, cruise control, 6 axis imu, electronic suspension etc

[@reenachauriya4931]

Kawasaki and Suzuki have more tech and better paint and material finishes while Honda is more value for money, makes more power at top and more agile Look how tables have turned

[@Pseudo_Placebo]

Na klar :D

[@CU-nz9ud]

@@reenachauriya4931My sons last gen hornet had some very ordinary build quality in a few areas. Paint peeling off the sump was unforgivable….and all hornets suffered it.

[@chanchaijittima8537]

I love honda

[@mr_svy]

Everything aside… i think honda is more reliable as a long term bike and much easier to maintain service … and dont forget the parts available and the affordable replacement costs of parts!

[@CU-nz9ud]

Kawasaki are equally reliable and easy to maintain

[@mr_svy]

@ as far as i know in india kawasaki service is comparatively on the expensive side as compared to honda… rest is similar… still not sure if the hornet1000sp would come to india though… if it does then I’ll definitely prefer that!

[@jobe20001]

I'll take the old CB1000R over these transformers any day. If I I was forced to choose to ride an ugly bike with no personality the MT10 would win my money

[@Carvetii]

what a stupid video you should be comparing it to its actual competition the Suzuki GSX S1000

[@LegendRudy]

Honda wins!

[@mrgrey9584]

Both shite and boring, best just spending the same money on 2-4 year old bike like. Tuono,s1000r

[@rolanddiaz1974]

Much cheaper haay

[@rolanddiaz1974]

There all expensive bring cfmoto 1000s-rr v4 engine