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Honda CG 125S Gold 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 CG 125S Gold3
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Best fuel averageHonda CG 125S Gold~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • LightestHonda CG 125S Gold108 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125S Gold765 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 CG 125S Gold124.1 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Honda CG 125S Gold40 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CG 125S Gold368 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Weight

Honda CG 125S Gold108 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Honda CG 125S Gold765 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CG 125S Gold133 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CG 125S GoldKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 296,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank9.2 L14 L
On a full tank~368 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
Weight108 kg (dry)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm785 mm
Ground clearance133 mm135 mm
Wheelbase—1,375 mm
Length × width × height1,912 × 727 × 1,029 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.50 – 18 (38P) / 3.00 – 17 (50P)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 CG 125S Gold—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CG 125S Gold or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CG 125S Gold does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CG 125S Gold or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda CG 125S Gold weighs about 108 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Honda CG 125S Gold is easier to push and park.

Honda CG 125S Gold or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CG 125S Gold if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if goes furthest on a tank, 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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