2024 Honda SCL500 vs 2024 Kawasaki Z500
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Honda SCL500 78.9 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 46 hp (2024 Honda SCL500) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500) up to 43 Nm (2024 Honda SCL500).
- Weight spans 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500) to 191 kg (2024 Honda SCL500).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda SCL500 | Kawasaki Z500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Honda SCL500 | Kawasaki Z500 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 46hp | 52hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 42.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | Single 310mm disc with two-piston calipers; ABS | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.9cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 110/70R17 M/K 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 150/60R17 M/K 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.9-inch travel | Telescopic fork Ø41mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.7-inch travel | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 158km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6799 | $5599 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2024 Honda SCL500 vs 2024 Kawasaki Z500: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda SCL500 and 2024 Kawasaki Z500 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Z500 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
SCL500 and Z500 have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a modest listed power advantage (52 hp vs 46 hp).
Torque
SCL500 and Z500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 42.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 158 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z500 has a modest listed weight advantage (181 kg vs 191 kg). SCL500 and Z500 have very similar seat heights (78.9 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda SCL500 vs Kawasaki Z500?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 158 km/h (98 mph) for Honda SCL500.
Which has more horsepower, Honda SCL500 or Kawasaki Z500?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 46 hp on the Honda SCL500.
Which is lighter, Honda SCL500 or Kawasaki Z500?
Kawasaki Z500 is lighter at 181 kg vs 191 kg for Honda SCL500.
Which is better, Honda SCL500 or Kawasaki Z500?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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