CFMoto 500SR Voom vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 500SR Voom and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R 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 ZX-25R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱406,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,535
How they differ
- The CFMoto 500SR Voom is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱383,900, which is ₱22,100 (5%) below the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R at ₱406,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 500SR Voom is estimated at ₱10,830 a month against ₱11,535 for the Ninja ZX-25R, a difference of ₱705 a month.
- The 500SR Voom makes more power (78.9 PS against 47 PS for the Ninja ZX-25R).
- The 500SR Voom has more torque (49 Nm against 22 Nm for the Ninja ZX-25R).
- The 500SR Voom has the larger engine (499 cc against 250 cc for the Ninja ZX-25R).
- The Ninja ZX-25R 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 183 kg for the Ninja ZX-25R).
- The 500SR Voom carries more fuel (15.5 L against 15 L for the Ninja ZX-25R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 500SR VoomStandard, ₱383,900 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RStandard, ₱406,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline four-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 499 cc | 250 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 78.9 PS | 47 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,500 rpm | 15,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 49 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 10000 | 12500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| 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 | 1980 mm |
| Width (differs) | 730 mm | 750 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1115 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1395 mm | 1380 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 125 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 194 kg | 183 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.5 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Φ41mm USD front forks, preload and rebound adjustable | Inverted fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | single rear shock, preload and rebound adjustable | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Φ 300mm hydraulic dual disc brake, radial four-piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Φ 220mm hydraulic single disc brake, floating brake disc | Single disc |
| 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) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, power modes, 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.



