CFMoto 450NK vs Kawasaki Z500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 450NK and the Kawasaki Z500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: CFMOTO Philippines (Motostrada) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: CFMOTO Philippines, via cfmotoph.com.
CFMoto 450NK
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱275,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,839
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱289,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,233
How they differ
- The CFMoto 450NK is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱275,900, which is ₱13,900 (5%) below the Kawasaki Z500 at ₱289,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the 450NK is estimated at ₱7,839 a month against ₱8,233 for the Z500, a difference of ₱394 a month.
- The Z500 makes more power (52 PS against 50.3 PS for the 450NK).
- The Z500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 39 Nm for the 450NK).
- The Z500 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 10 mm below the 450NK, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 450NK is the heavier bike (173 kg against 166 kg for the Z500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 450NKStandard, ₱275,900 | Kawasaki Z500Standard, ₱289,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 449.5 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.3 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 39 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7750 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Wet multi plate, slipper clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2000 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width (differs) | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1130 mm | 1055 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1370 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 155 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 173 kg | 166 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Ø37mm Upside Down Telescopic Fork, | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock absorber with preload adjustable | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Ø320mm Single Discs radial calipers J,Juan | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Ø220mm Single Discs | Single disc, 220 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/70R17 M/C 54H | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/60R17 M/C 66H | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control system (TCS) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.