KAWASAKI Z650 RS 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 Z650 RS 82 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 68 hp (KAWASAKI Z650 RS).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Z650 RS).
- Weight spans 187 kg (KAWASAKI Z650 RS) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (HONDA CB500F) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Z650 RS).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z650 RS | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z650 RS | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 650cc | 500cc |
| Power | 68hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 187kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 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 telescopic fork | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, adjustable preload | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 5 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9599 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Spoke-Style Cast Wheels -Slipper Clutch -Dual Throttle Valves |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z650 RS vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z650 RS and 2023 HONDA CB500F are closely matched in weight, while the Z650 RS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z650 RS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Z650 RS has a clear listed power advantage (68 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Z650 RS has a clear listed torque advantage (64 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z650 RS 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
Z650 RS and CB500F have very similar listed weights (187 kg vs 188 kg). CB500F has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z650 RS vs HONDA CB500F?
KAWASAKI Z650 RS is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA CB500F.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z650 RS or HONDA CB500F?
KAWASAKI Z650 RS has 68 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500F.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z650 RS or HONDA CB500F?
KAWASAKI Z650 RS is lighter at 187 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z650 RS 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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