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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison

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₹ 13.94 Lakh
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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.78 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 ZX-10R
Price₹ 13.94 Lakh₹ 19.78 Lakh
ManufacturerHondaKawasaki
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage17.00 KM/L15.00 KM/L
Power157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm bhp193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp
Engine1000.0 CC998.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 KM/L. The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP base returns 17 KM/L.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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 CC998.0 CC
Engine Power 157.17 PS @ 11000 Rpm193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm
Max Torque 107 Nm @9000 Rpm112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm
Top Speed 230 kmph299 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 P.2BS6 Phase 2B
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid-cooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery N/AFuel Injection
Starting Mechanism N/ASelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2140 mm2085 mm
Width 790 mm750 mm
Height 1085 mm1185 mm
Wheelbase 1455 mm1450 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm135 mm
Kerb Weight 212 kg207 kg
Seat Height 809 mm835 mm
Chassis Type Steel Twin Spar FrameTwin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 17.0 L17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.7 L2.6 L
Mileage 17.00 KM/L15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 289 km255 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension 41 Mm Showa™ USD SFF-BP Fork, 118 Mm Travel Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Showa™ Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link™ Swingarm, 138 Mm Travel Horizontal Back-link, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir
Front Brake Type Double DiscDual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size 310 mm330 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 240 mm220 mm
Tyre Type Tubeless Tyre Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70-17 - 431.8120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre 180/55-17 - 431.8190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
Wheel Type AlloyAlloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console5-Inch TFT ScreDigital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalYes
Start MechanismSelf-startSelf Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorNoNo
Tripmeter CounttickYes
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorNoNo
Pillion Seat TypeNoStepped
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlNoYes
3-level Bosch ABS-cross
8-level Ducati Traction Control-cross
ABS-tick
Adjustable Windshield-cross
Ducati Multimedia System-cross
Ducati Safety Pack-cross
Ducati Traction Control-cross
Full-LCD Instrument Panel-cross
Headlight with DRL Function-cross
High-performance Brembo Brake System-tick
Power Modes-tick
Ride By Wire-cross
Öhlins electronic steering damper-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlNoYes
ABSDual Channel ABSwitchable ABS
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 PortNoNo
SOSNoNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty1 Year2-year Or 30,000
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years2-year Or 30,000

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame-tick
BFRC lite-tick
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control-tick
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)-tick
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)-tick
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)-tick

Key Features

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