2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs HONDA CB500XA
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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 Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500XA 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 CB500XA) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500XA).
- Weight spans 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500) to 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | HONDA CB500XA |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 | HONDA CB500XA |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 52hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 199kg |
| Front brake | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston | Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/80R19M/C |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5599 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -The slipper/assist clutch |
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2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2023 HONDA CB500XA: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 and 2023 HONDA CB500XA are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Z500 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z500 and CB500XA have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a modest listed power advantage (52 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Z500 and CB500XA have very similar listed torque (42.6 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 and CB500XA have very similar listed top speeds (190 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z500 is notably lighter on the listed weight (181 kg vs 199 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: CB500XA is listed higher (83 cm) than Z500 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, weight and seat height, while displacement, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Z500 vs HONDA CB500XA?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500XA.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Z500 or HONDA CB500XA?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500XA.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z500 or HONDA CB500XA?
Kawasaki Z500 is lighter at 181 kg vs 199 kg for HONDA CB500XA.
Which is better, Kawasaki Z500 or HONDA CB500XA?
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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