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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Honda CBR500R

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
Honda CBR500R

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5004
  2. 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

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank14 L17.1 L
On a full tank~378 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc471 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance135 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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.

  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CBR500R?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about quickest (power to weight), lightest. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power 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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