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Honda CB 125F vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CB 125F3
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB 125F~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Honda CB 125F124.1 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Honda CB 125F45 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CB 125F554 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Weight

Honda CB 125F122 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Honda CB 125F789 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB 125F120 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB 125FKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 396,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12.3 L14 L
On a full tank~554 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124.1 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque—42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—263 PS / tonne
Top speed—185 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Starting—Self start
Size and weight
Weight122 kg (dry)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height789 mm785 mm
Ground clearance120 mm135 mm
Wheelbase—1,375 mm
Length × width × height2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm—
ColoursBlue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CB 125F—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CB 125F or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CB 125F does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CB 125F or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Honda CB 125F or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB 125F if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lowest seat, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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