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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Honda CBR500R

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

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

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 ZX-10R5
  2. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RHonda 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
Petrol tank17 L17.1 L
On a full tank—~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc471 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm785 mm
Ground clearance135 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 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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  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Honda CBR500R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR500R 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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