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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

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New Delhi
₹ 13.94 Lakh
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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 650 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 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 Lakh. On the other hand, Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.94 Lakh.

SummaryHonda CB1000 Hornet SPKawasaki Ninja 650
Price₹ 13.94 Lakh₹ 7.91 Lakh
ManufacturerHondaKawasaki
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage17.00 KM/L21.00 KM/L
Power157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm bhp67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine1000.0 CC649.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP base returns 17 KM/L.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 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, Parallel Twin
Engine CC 1000.0 CC649.0 CC
Engine Power 157.17 PS @ 11000 Rpm67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque 107 Nm @9000 Rpm62.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed 230 kmph210 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 P.2BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid-cooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery N/AFuel Injection
Starting Mechanism N/ASelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2140 mm2115 mm
Width 790 mm740 mm
Height 1085 mm1145 mm
Wheelbase 1455 mm1410 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm130 mm
Kerb Weight 212 kg196 kg
Seat Height 809 mm790 mm
Chassis Type Steel Twin Spar FrameTrellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 17.0 L15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.7 L2.3 L
Mileage 17.00 KM/L21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 289 km315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension 41 Mm Showa™ USD SFF-BP Fork, 118 Mm Travel Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension Showa™ Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link™ Swingarm, 138 Mm Travel Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type Double DiscDual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size 310 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 240 mm220 mm
Tyre Type Tubeless TyreTubeless
Front Tyre 120/70-17 - 431.8120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre 180/55-17 - 431.8160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type AlloyAlloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console5-Inch TFT ScreTFT Digital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismSelf-startSelf-Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorNoNo
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorNoNo
Pillion Seat TypeNoStep-Up Seat
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlNoNo
Improved Windshield-tick
Smartphone Connectivity-tick
TFT Colour Instrumentation-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlNoNo
ABSDual Channel ABDual-Channel
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftNoNo

Electricals

Head LightTwin LED ProjectorsLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)YesYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityNoYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityNoYes
Call/SMS AlertsNoYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortNoYes
SOSNoNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty1 Year2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

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