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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R comparison

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₹ 13.94 Lakh
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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 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-6R 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-6R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.49 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-6R
Price₹ 13.94 Lakh₹ 12.49 Lakh
ManufacturerHondaKawasaki
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage17.00 KM/L23.59 KM/L
Power157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm bhp124 bhp
Engine1000.0 CC636.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja ZX-6R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R base engine returns 24 KM/L. The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP base returns 17 KM/L.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja ZX-6R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 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-CooledLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 16-valve DOHC, Inline-four
Engine CC 1000.0 CC636.0 CC
Engine Power 157.17 PS @ 11000 Rpm124
Max Torque 107 Nm @9000 Rpm69.00
Top Speed 230 kmph260 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 P.2BS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid-cooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery N/AFuel Injection
Starting Mechanism N/AElectric Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2140 mm2025 mm
Width 790 mm710 mm
Height 1085 mm1105 mm
Wheelbase 1455 mm1400 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm130 mm
Kerb Weight 212 kg198 kg
Seat Height 809 mm830 mm
Chassis Type Steel Twin Spar FrameAluminum Perimeter Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 17.0 L17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.7 LN/A
Mileage 17.00 KM/L23.59 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 289 km401 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension 41 Mm Showa™ USD SFF-BP Fork, 118 Mm Travel41 Inverted Fork (SFF-BP) With Rebound And Compression Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability
Rear Suspension Showa™ Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link™ Swingarm, 138 Mm TravelBottom-link Uni-Trak Monoshock
Front Brake Type Double DiscDual Semi-floating 310 Mm Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size 310 mm310 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle 220 Mm Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 240 mm220 mm
Tyre Type Tubeless TyreTubeless Radial
Front Tyre 120/70-17 - 431.8120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre 180/55-17 - 431.8180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type AlloyAlloy

Standard Features

Instrument Console5-Inch TFT ScreDigital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalYes
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

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 ConnectivityNoNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNoNo
Call/SMS AlertsNoNo
GPS & NavigationYesNo
USB Charging PortNoNo
SOSNoNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty1 Year2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

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