VFR800F, Z1000SX or CBF1000F: each his way !
Two new motorcycles meet the same specifications in 2014: the Honda VFR800F and the Kawasaki Z1000SX, designed to cut the road quickly. Site compared them over more than 1000 km, in the company of a surprise guest: the CBF1000F…
Practical aspects and equipment
|
Honda VFR800F |
Kawasaki Z1000SX |
Honda CBF1000F |
|
Instrumentation
| Daily trip |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Fuel gauge |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine temperature |
Yes |
Yes |
no |
| Outside temperature |
Yes |
no |
no |
| Clock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gear indicator engaged |
Yes |
no |
no |
| Stopwatch |
no |
no |
no |
| Shift-light |
no |
no |
no |
| Consumption indicator |
Avg + instant |
Avg + instant |
Avg + instant |
| Average speed |
Yes |
no |
no |
| Handlebar controls |
no |
engine mapping and KTRC |
no |
|
Convenient
|
| Coded key |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable brake lever |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable clutch lever |
Yes |
no |
Yes |
| Passenger handle |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Luggage rack |
no |
no |
no |
| Adjustable front suspension |
preload and relaxation |
preload, compression and rebound |
preload |
| Adjustable Ar suspension |
preload and relaxation |
preload and relaxation |
preload and relaxation |
| Central stand |
Yes |
no |
Yes |
| Anti-theft under saddle |
U (specific) |
Disc lock |
U (average height) |
| Angled valves |
no |
no |
no |
| Tank cap on hinges |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated grips |
Yes |
no |
optional |
| Suitcases |
Touring Pack (NC price) |
Tourer Pack (800 €) |
Travel pack (1500 €) |
| Top case |
Touring Pack (NC price) |
incompatible with suitcases |
Travel pack (1500 €) |
|
Electronics – piloting aids
|
| ABS |
Yes |
option (600 €) |
Yes |
| Coupled braking |
no |
no |
Yes |
| Adjustable mapping |
no |
2 modes |
no |
| Anti-slip |
Yes (disconnectable) |
3 modes (disconnectable) |
no |
| Quick shifter |
optional |
no |
no |
| Speed regulator |
no |
no |
no |
|
Honda VFR800F |
Kawasaki Z1000SX |
Honda CBF1000F |
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