Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

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₹ 13.94 Lakh

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 1000SX on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh. On the other hand, Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.94 Lakh.

Summary	Honda CB1000 Hornet SP	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 13.94 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	Honda	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	1000.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX base engine returns 17 KM/L. The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP base returns 17 KM/L.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	1000.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 Rpm	140.00
Max Torque	107 Nm @9000 Rpm	111.00
Top Speed	230 kmph	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 P.2	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	N/A	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2140 mm	2100 mm
Width	790 mm	825 mm
Height	1085 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1455 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	212 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	809 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Twin Spar Frame	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.7 L	N/A
Mileage	17.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	289 km	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm Showa™ USD SFF-BP Fork, 118 Mm Travel	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	Showa™ Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link™ Swingarm, 138 Mm Travel	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Double Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyre	N/A
Front Tyre	120/70-17 - 431.8	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55-17 - 431.8	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	5-Inch TFT Scre	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	No	Standard
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS and Switchable Traction Control	-
Assist And Slipper Clutch	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual Channel AB	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	Twin LED Projectors	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	1 Year	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling	-
Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position	-
Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode	-
The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions	-
The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout	-

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