2025 Honda CBR500R vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500

The Honda CBR500R records larger displacement than the Kawasaki Ninja 500. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has the advantage in recorded power and recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Honda CBR500R Honda, Kawasaki Ninja 500 Kawasaki
  • Model: Honda CBR500R Honda CBR500R, Kawasaki Ninja 500 Kawasaki Ninja 500
  • Year: Honda CBR500R 2025, Kawasaki Ninja 500 2024
  • Displacement: Honda CBR500R 471, Kawasaki Ninja 500 451
  • Power: Honda CBR500R 46.9, Kawasaki Ninja 500 51
  • Weight: Honda CBR500R 191, Kawasaki Ninja 500 170.1
  • Seat height: Honda CBR500R 79, Kawasaki Ninja 500 78.5
Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 key specifications
SpecHonda CBR500RKawasaki Ninja 500
Year20252024
CategorySportSport
Displacement471451
Power46.951
Torque43-
Weight191170.1

Power

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 records 51 hp, 4.1 hp (8.7%) more than the Honda CBR500R at 46.9 hp.

Weight

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 records a lower wet weight of 170.1 kg, 20.9 kg less than the Honda CBR500R at 191 kg.

Displacement

The Honda CBR500R records 471 cc, 20 cc (4.4%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 500 at 451 cc.

Seat height

The Honda CBR500R has a higher recorded seat height (79) than the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (78.5), a difference of 0.5.

Power-to-weight

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.300 hp/kg, compared with 0.246 hp/kg for the Honda CBR500R.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Honda CBR500R or the Kawasaki Ninja 500?

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 records 51 hp, 4.1 hp (8.7%) more than the Honda CBR500R at 46.9 hp.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Honda CBR500R or the Kawasaki Ninja 500?

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 records a lower wet weight of 170.1 kg, 20.9 kg less than the Honda CBR500R at 191 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Honda CBR500R or the Kawasaki Ninja 500?

The Honda CBR500R records 471 cc, 20 cc (4.4%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 500 at 451 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Honda CBR500R and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 compare?

The Honda CBR500R has a higher recorded seat height (79) than the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (78.5), a difference of 0.5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Honda CBR500R or the Kawasaki Ninja 500?

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.300 hp/kg, compared with 0.246 hp/kg for the Honda CBR500R.

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Honda logo

Honda CBR500R

2025Sport

Displacement471 cc
Power46.9 hp
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Kawasaki Ninja 500

2024Sport

Displacement451 cc
Power51 hp

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2025 • Sport

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2024 • Sport

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
471 cc
451 cc
Power
46.9 hp
51 hp
Torque
43 Nm
-
Engine Details
DOHC
DOHC
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
11.3:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Usd
Telescopic

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-R17
110/70-R17
Rear Tyre
160/60-17
150/60-R17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
208 cm
199.4 cm
Height
114.5 cm
112 cm
Seat Height
79 cm
78.5 cm
Wheelbase
141 cm
136.9 cm
Ground Clearance
-
14.5 cm
Wet Weight
191 kg
170.1 kg

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