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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Honda CB 125F

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 CB 125F3
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB 125F~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • 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.

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Honda CB 125F124.1 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Honda CB 125F45 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Honda CB 125F554 km

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Honda CB 125F122 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Honda CB 125F789 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Honda CB 125F120 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Honda CB 125F
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 396,900
BrandKawasaki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12.3 L
On a full tank~378 km~554 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc124.1 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm—
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—
Power to weight263 PS / tonne—
Top speed185 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)122 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm789 mm
Ground clearance135 mm120 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm—
Length × width × height—2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm
Colours—Blue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)

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.

  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Honda CB 125F—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CB 125F?

Honda CB 125F does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CB 125F?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CB 125F: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Honda CB 125F if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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