CFMoto 450SR vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 450SR and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 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 450SR
450SR variant
- SRP
- ₱299,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,520
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱353,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,981
How they differ
- The CFMoto 450SR is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱299,900, which is ₱53,900 (15%) below the Kawasaki Ninja 500 at ₱353,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the 450SR is estimated at ₱8,520 a month against ₱9,981 for the Ninja 500, a difference of ₱1,461 a month.
- The Ninja 500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 40 Nm for the 450SR).
- The Ninja 500 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 10 mm below the 450SR, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 450SR is the heavier bike (179 kg against 170 kg for the Ninja 500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 450SR450SR, ₱299,900 | Kawasaki Ninja 500Standard, ₱353,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Twin-cylinder inline, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 449.5 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 51.7 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 40 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 | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width (differs) | 715 mm | 730 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1165 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1370 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 179 kg | 170 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Φ37mm USD forks | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Φ320mm single disc, opposed four-piston caliper | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Φ220mm single disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc, 220 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/70 R17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/60 R17 | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch curved TFT display | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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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.