CF MOTO 450SR vs HONDA CBR500R vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE
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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 450SR 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA CBR500R 79 cm
- 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 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 450SR) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
- Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
- Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 450SR | HONDA CBR500R | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | CF MOTO 450SR | HONDA CBR500R | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp | 52hp |
| Torque | 39nm. | 43nm. | 42.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 152kg | 191kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40 | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | Balanced actuation double piston Ø310mm |
| Rear brake | 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Balanced actuation double piston Single Disc Ø220mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 79cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 | 120/70R-17 | 110/70R17 M/K 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 | 160/60-17 | 150/60R17 M/K 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel | Telescopic fork Ø41mm |
| Rear suspension | Central Shock | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 228km/h | 188km/h | 195km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.3 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
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| Price | $5699 | $7299 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
-SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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CF MOTO 450SR vs HONDA CBR500R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450SR vs HONDA CBR500R?
CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CBR500R?
Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CBR500R?
CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.
Which is better, CF MOTO 450SR 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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