Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki Z1000

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki Z1000. The ex-showroom price of Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500 and Kawasaki Z1000 is ₹ 15,09,788. Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Kawasaki Z1000 is available in 1 colour. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki Z1000.

Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki Z1000 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Africa Twin	Z1000
Price	₹ 16,01,500	₹ 15,09,788
Capacity	1082 cc	1043 cc
Power	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm	140 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Africa Twin

Manual

₹ 16,01,500

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Kawasaki

Z1000

Standard

₹ 15,09,788

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Africa Twin

Manual

Kawasaki

Z1000

Standard

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,082	1,043
Max Power	97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	140 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	24	15
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	588	255
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	--
Riding Modes	Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	92	77
Stroke (mm)	81.45	56
Valves Per Cylinder	8	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	11.8:1
Ignition	CDI	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	24.5	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.6	2
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Horizontal Back-link
Braking System	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Caliper - Front	4 Piston	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	256	250
Caliper - Rear	1 Piston	--
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - R18	190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	239	221
Seat Height (mm)	810	815
Ground Clearance (mm)	210	125
Overall Length (mm)	2,307	2,045
Overall Width (mm)	963	790
Overall Height (mm)	1,523	1,055
Wheelbase (mm)	1,558	1,435
Chassis Type	Semi Double Cradle	Twin-tube, Aluminium

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) 2 --
Standard Warranty (Km) 32000 --
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
3 Free Services (Every 6000 Kms Kms/180 Days) NA

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed Indicator		--
OTA Updates	Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty Indicator		--
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12V, 6Ah	Maintenance Free

Storage
Front Storage Box --
Under Seat Storage --
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
--
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
--
Shift Light
Headlight Type
LED --
Brake/Tail Light
LED --
Turn Signal
LED --
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
--
USB Charging Port
--
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control Available --
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features -- --

Colours

Pearl Glare White

Green

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

5 Ratings

4.7/5

62 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Visual Appeal	4.8Visual Appeal
	4.5Reliability	4.6Reliability
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort
	3.5Service Experience	4.6Service Experience
	4.5Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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Really very amazing bike for long-distance travel and touring, most comfortable seat,

Very cool bike

The riding experience very cool and it the most powerful bike in India beautiful bike

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DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	LED	--
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch		--
Traction Control		--
Cruise Control	Available	--
Hazard Warning Switch		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	--	--

Standard Warranty (Year)	2	--
Standard Warranty (Km)	32000	--

Front Storage Box		--
Under Seat Storage		--

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki Z1000