KAWASAKI Versys 650 vs HONDA CB500F
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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.
- KAWASAKI Versys 650 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 CB500F) up to 67 hp (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F) up to 61 Nm (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Weight spans 188 kg (HONDA CB500F) to 219 kg (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (HONDA CB500F) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Versys 650 | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Versys 650 | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 650cc | 500cc |
| Power | 67hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 61nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left side) | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Offset single shock absorber with remote spring preload adjustability | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21 L – 5 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10099 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Smartphone Connectable Color TFT Display -KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) -USB Outlet (Accessory) -Dual Throttle Valves, -Economical Riding Indicator |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 and 2023 HONDA CB500F differ on the listed specifications: the Versys 650 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB500F has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Versys 650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Versys 650 has a clear listed power advantage (67 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Versys 650 has a clear listed torque advantage (61 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Versys 650 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500F is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 219 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Versys 650 is listed higher (84.5 cm) than CB500F (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Versys 650 vs HONDA CB500F?
KAWASAKI Versys 650 is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA CB500F.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Versys 650 or HONDA CB500F?
KAWASAKI Versys 650 has 67 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500F.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Versys 650 or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F is lighter at 188 kg vs 219 kg for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Versys 650 or HONDA CB500F?
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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