2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 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 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 78 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 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 40 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 40 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Weight spans 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500) to 185 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
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| Specification | Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 | Kawasaki Z500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Enfield | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 | Kawasaki Z500 |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 40hp | 52hp |
| Torque | 40nm. | 42.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE, 310MM VENTILATED DISC, DOUBLE PISTON CALIPER | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston |
| Rear brake | HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE 270MM VENTILATED DISC, SINGLE PISTON CALIPER | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R17 | 110/70R17 M/K 54H |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 R17 | 150/60R17 M/K 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | TELESCOPIC FORKS, 43 MM - 140MM | Telescopic fork Ø41mm |
| Rear suspension | LINKAGE TYPE MONO-SHOCK - 150MM | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 4.5 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | Price not listed. | $5599 |
| Brand price lists | View Royal Enfield price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | ABS : DUAL CHANNEL ABS
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2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs 2024 Kawasaki Z500: listed specifications
The 2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and 2024 Kawasaki Z500 are closely matched in weight, while the Z500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z500 has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 40 hp).
Torque
Z500 has a modest listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 40 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Guerrilla 450 and Z500 have very similar listed weights (185 kg vs 181 kg). Guerrilla 450 and Z500 have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Kawasaki Z500?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.
Which has more horsepower, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or Kawasaki Z500?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 40 hp on the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.
Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or Kawasaki Z500?
Kawasaki Z500 is lighter at 181 kg vs 185 kg for Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.
Which is better, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 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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