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Kawasaki Z900 vs Honda CBR500R

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 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 Z9005
  2. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Z900140 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank17 L17.1 L
On a full tank—~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc471 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 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 Z900 or Honda CBR500R?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 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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