2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs KAWASAKI Z400
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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 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
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 Z400) up to 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Z400) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 167 kg (KAWASAKI Z400) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Z400) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | KAWASAKI Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | KAWASAKI Z400 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 167kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 110/70R17 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 150/60R17 M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
-New Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z400: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2023 KAWASAKI Z400 are closely matched in peak power, while the CB500 Hornet has more displacement and torque, and the Z400 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet and Z400 have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet and Z400 have very similar listed top speeds (188 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (167 kg vs 188 kg). CB500 Hornet and Z400 have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque and weight, while peak power, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs KAWASAKI Z400?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for KAWASAKI Z400.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or KAWASAKI Z400?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Z400.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or KAWASAKI Z400?
KAWASAKI Z400 is lighter at 167 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or KAWASAKI Z400?
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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