Honda CB1000R vs Kawasaki KX 450X Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Stunning looks Powerful and refined engine Great handling Read More	Potent and durable chassis Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	Not aggressive enough to be a streetfighter Very expensive by comparison Dated instrument display Read More	Too stiff ride Not legal to use on public roads Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	449 cc
Maximum Power	143.4 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 L	6.2 L
No. Of Cylinder	4	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	12.5:1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Liquid-Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	75 mm x 56.5 mm	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	105 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10500 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	17.1 kmpl	25 kmpl
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Off Road
Height	1094 mm	1265 mm
Ground Clearance	138 mm	335 mm
Kerb Weight	213 mm	111.6 kg
Width	789 mm	820 mm
Length	2123 mm	2185 mm
Seating Capacity	2	1
Wheel Base	1452 mm	1485 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	950 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/55 R17	120/90 R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	80/100 R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Tyre Type	Tubel	Radial

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Spring Preload

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

Electrical

Battery Charge Time	--	No
Charger Type	--	No
Battery Voltage	--	12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Off Road Off Road
Traction Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	--
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	No
Display Screen	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	--
Head Lamp	LED LED	--
Tail Lamp	LED LED	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	No
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No