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Honda CB350 H'ness vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Honda CB350 H'ness

Honda CB350 H'ness

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 348 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 181 kg
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. Kawasaki Ninja 5006
  2. Honda CB350 H'ness3
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB350 H'ness~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB350 H'ness~525 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CB350 H'ness166 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CB350 H'ness21 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Honda CB350 H'ness30 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CB350 H'ness116 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CB350 H'ness348 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Honda CB350 H'ness35 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CB350 H'ness525 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Honda CB350 H'ness130 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Honda CB350 H'ness181 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Honda CB350 H'ness800 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB350 H'ness166 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB350 H'nessKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~35 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank15 L14 L
On a full tank~525 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size348 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight116 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight181 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance166 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,441 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/70-18110/70-17 / 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 CB350 H'ness—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CB350 H'ness or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CB350 H'ness does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CB350 H'ness or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Honda CB350 H'ness makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CB350 H'ness or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Honda CB350 H'ness about 181 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Honda CB350 H'ness or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB350 H'ness if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if most power, most pulling power 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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