CF MOTO 450NK vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
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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.
- CF MOTO 450NK 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Weight spans 165 kg (CF MOTO 450NK) to 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450NK) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
Reader votes so far — total 6: CF MOTO 450NK (4); 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 450NK | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | KAWASAKI |
| Model | CF MOTO 450NK | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 52hp |
| Torque | 39nm. | 42.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 165kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm single discs，J.Juan | Single disc with balanced actuation dual pistons |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc，HANGTE | Ø220mm Double piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 CST AS5 | 110/70R17 M/K 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 CST AS5 | 150/60R17 M/K 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | upside down telescopic fork, front shock not adjustable | Ø41mm |
| Rear suspension | central shock, preload adjustable | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5399 | $5299 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Traction control, riding modes, 5-inch TFT screen with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Slipper clutch, Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2023 CF MOTO 450NK vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 450NK and 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 differ on the listed specifications: the 450NK has a lower listed weight, and the Ninja 500 has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
Ninja 500 has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 500 has a modest listed power advantage (52 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Ninja 500 has a modest listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 39 Nm).
Listed top speed
450NK and Ninja 500 have very similar listed top speeds (200 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (165 kg vs 184 kg). 450NK and Ninja 500 have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450NK vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Both are listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450NK or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 52 hp compared with 47 hp on the CF MOTO 450NK.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450NK or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
CF MOTO 450NK is lighter at 165 kg vs 184 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 500.
Which is better, CF MOTO 450NK or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
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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