All Comparisons – VFR800F, Z1000SX or CBF1000F: Each His Way! – Practical aspects and equipment

VFR800F, Z1000SX or CBF1000F: each his way !

All Comparisons - VFR800F, Z1000SX or CBF1000F: Each His Way! - Practical aspects and equipment

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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