Honda CB750 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z1100

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Honda CB750 Hornet price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.30 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z1100, priced at Rs. 12.79 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the CB750 Hornet offers a claimed 23.25 kmpl, while the Z1100 delivers 17.85 kmpl. On the performance front, the CB750 Hornet uses a 755cc engine producing 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm and the Z1100 a 1099cc engine producing 136 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB750 Hornet and Z1100, the CB750 Hornet is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Z1100 stands out for performance.

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CB750 Hornet vs Z1100 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB750 HornetKawasaki Z1100
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.49 LakhRs. 12.79 Lakh
Mileage 23.25 kmpl17.85 kmpl
Engine 755 cc1099 cc
Max power 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 196 Kg221 Kg

CB750 Hornet vs Z1100 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB750 Hornet E-ClutchKawasaki Z1100 STD
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Max Power 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm 136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB750 Hornet Colors
Kawasaki Z1100 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 28,721 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 35,019 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 34,301 CB750 Hornet Insurance Rs. 36,476 Z1100 Insurance
Brochure
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
205 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
Engine Displacement
755 cc
1099 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm
136 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
75 Nm @ 7250 rpm
113 Nm @ 7600 rpm
Bore
87 mm
77 mm
Stroke
63.5 mm
59 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.0 ± 0.2
11.8:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
23.25 kmpl
17.85 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Show SFF-BP USD Forks
Ø41 mm Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Pro-Link Linkage
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 136 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/50-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
200 kg
Seat height
795 mm
815 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2090*780*1085 mm3
2055*825*1085 mm3
Wheelbase
1420 mm
1440 mm
Length
2090 mm
2055 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
125 mm
Height
1085 mm
1085 mm
Width
780 mm
825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.2 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9.1AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Twin-tube aluminium
Digital Display Type
Coloured TFT
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync
KCMF ( Kawasaki Cornering Management Function ), K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), KIBS (including pitching control)
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB750 Hornet
  • The bike has a proper big-bike look and feel, with a design that looks similar to the Honda CB1000 Hornet.
  • Has all the essential electronic riding aids needed on offer.
  • The engine is smooth and refined
Honda CB750 Hornet
  • Quickshifter is only offered as an optional addon.
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Honda CB750 Hornet Vs Kawasaki Z1100 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda CB750 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z1100?
The Honda CB750 Hornet is cheaper than Kawasaki Z1100 by ₹2.30 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB750 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z1100?
For the E-Clutch version, 755 cc Petrol engine of CB750 Hornet produces 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 75 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1099 cc Petrol engine of Z1100 produces 136 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 7600 rpm of torque

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