Honda CB500 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB500 Hornet and the Kawasaki Z650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB500 Hornet
E-Clutch variant
- SRP
- ₱380,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,720
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱433,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,215
How they differ
- The Honda CB500 Hornet is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱380,000, which is ₱53,000 (12%) below the Kawasaki Z650 at ₱433,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CB500 Hornet is estimated at ₱10,720 a month against ₱12,215 for the Z650, a difference of ₱1,495 a month.
- The Z650 makes more power (68 PS against 50.5 PS for the CB500 Hornet).
- The Z650 has more torque (64 Nm against 44.7 Nm for the CB500 Hornet).
- The Z650 has the larger engine (649 cc against 471 cc for the CB500 Hornet).
- The CB500 Hornet carries more fuel (17.1 L against 15 L for the Z650).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB500 HornetE-Clutch, ₱380,000 | Kawasaki Z650Standard, ₱433,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | 68 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 6700 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 30.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2081 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 798 mm | 765 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1059 mm | 1065 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1409 mm | 1410 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 789 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 144 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight | 188 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.1 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa upside-down fork (SFF-B) | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 – 17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 17MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda E-Clutch; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | 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.