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Honda CD 70 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 CD 704
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5000
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CD 70~468 km
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CD 70136 mm

Head to head

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

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~55 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L14 L
On a full tank~468 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 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
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—785 mm
Ground clearance136 mm135 mm
Wheelbase—1,375 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
ColoursBlue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)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 CD 70—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CD 70 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

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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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