CFMoto 500SR Voom vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 500SR Voom 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 500SR Voom
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱383,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,830
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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱353,800, which is ₱30,100 (8%) below the CFMoto 500SR Voom at ₱383,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja 500 is estimated at ₱9,981 a month against ₱10,830 for the 500SR Voom, a difference of ₱849 a month.
- The 500SR Voom makes more power (78.9 PS against 52 PS for the Ninja 500).
- The 500SR Voom has more torque (49 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the Ninja 500).
- The 500SR Voom has the larger engine (499 cc against 451 cc for the Ninja 500).
- The Ninja 500 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 10 mm below the 500SR Voom, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 500SR Voom is the heavier bike (194 kg against 170 kg for the Ninja 500).
- The 500SR Voom carries more fuel (15.5 L against 14 L for the Ninja 500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 500SR VoomStandard, ₱383,900 | Kawasaki Ninja 500Standard, ₱353,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline four-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 499 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 78.9 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 49 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 10000 | 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 clutch, CF-SC slipper clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2010 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width | 730 mm | 730 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1115 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1395 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 194 kg | 170 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.5 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Φ41mm USD front forks, preload and rebound adjustable | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | single rear shock, preload and rebound adjustable | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Φ 300mm hydraulic dual disc brake, radial four-piston calipers | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Φ 220mm hydraulic single disc brake, floating brake disc | Single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 R17 | 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, 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.