2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs HONDA CBR500R
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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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CBR500R 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 47 hp (HONDA CBR500R) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
- Torque spans 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
- Weight spans 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE | HONDA CBR500R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE | HONDA CBR500R |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 52hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 191kg |
| Front brake | Balanced actuation double piston Ø310mm | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Balanced actuation double piston Single Disc Ø220mm | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 120/70R-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 160/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 195km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $7299 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs 2023 HONDA CBR500R: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE and 2023 HONDA CBR500R are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Ninja 500 SE has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 500 SE and CBR500R have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 500 SE has a modest listed power advantage (52 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Ninja 500 SE and CBR500R have very similar listed torque (42.6 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 500 SE has a modest listed top-speed advantage (195 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 500 SE has a modest listed weight advantage (184 kg vs 191 kg). Ninja 500 SE and CBR500R have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 79 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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs HONDA CBR500R?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or HONDA CBR500R?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE has 52 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CBR500R.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or HONDA CBR500R?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE is lighter at 184 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or HONDA CBR500R?
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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