KAWASAKI Z650 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
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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 79 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 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 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 68 hp (KAWASAKI Z650).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Z650).
- Weights are very close.
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Z650).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z650 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z650 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
| Engine size | 650cc | 500cc |
| Power | 68hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual discs, dual-piston caliper | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8149 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator -Dual Throttle Valves |
-Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z650 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z650 and 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet are closely matched in weight, while the Z650 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Z650 has a clear listed power advantage (68 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Z650 has a clear listed torque advantage (64 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z650 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z650 and CB500 Hornet have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 188 kg). Z650 and CB500 Hornet have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z650 vs HONDA CB500 Hornet?
KAWASAKI Z650 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z650 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
KAWASAKI Z650 has 68 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z650 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
Both weigh 188 kg in our database.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z650 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
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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