HONDA CBR500R vs KAWASAKI Ninja 400
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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.
- HONDA CBR500R 79 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 400 78.5 cm Lowest 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 45 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 47 hp (HONDA CBR500R).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
- Weight spans 168 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 500 cc (HONDA CBR500R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR500R | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CBR500R | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation dual-piston caliper. |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 150/60R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 205km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2023 HONDA CBR500R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR500R and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 are closely matched in peak power, while the CBR500R has more displacement and torque, and the Ninja 400 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CBR500R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CBR500R and Ninja 400 have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
CBR500R has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 400 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (205 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (168 kg vs 191 kg). CBR500R and Ninja 400 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed and weight, while peak power and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
HONDA CBR500R has 47 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is lighter at 168 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR500R or KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
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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