Honda CBR500R2024 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 471 cc
- 47.6 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 192 kg
Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever
Bike comparison
Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Kawasaki Ninja 5004
- Honda CBR500R3
- Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
- Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
- Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
- LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
- Most ground clearanceKawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Honda CBR500R |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | Kawasaki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Sports |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~27 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 17.1 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~462 km | ~378 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 248 PS / tonne | 263 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 192 kg (with fluids) | 171 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | 1,375 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240 | Disc 310 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 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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Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.
Honda CBR500R or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?
Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if quickest (power to weight), lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Honda CBR500R: MotorideSA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.