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Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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 CBR650R4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5003
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • 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.

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc451 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm785 mm
Ground clearance130 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

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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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, lowest seat 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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