Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR500R and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 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 CBR500R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱400,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,284
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 ₱46,200 (12%) below the Honda CBR500R at ₱400,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja 500 is estimated at ₱9,981 a month against ₱11,284 for the CBR500R, a difference of ₱1,303 a month.
- The Ninja 500 makes more power (52 PS against 50.5 PS for the CBR500R).
- The CBR500R has more torque (44.7 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the Ninja 500).
- The CBR500R has the larger engine (471 cc against 451 cc for the Ninja 500).
- The CBR500R is the heavier bike (190 kg against 170 kg for the Ninja 500).
- The CBR500R carries more fuel (17.1 L against 14 L for the Ninja 500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR500RStandard, ₱400,000 | Kawasaki Ninja 500Standard, ₱353,800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 32 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 | 1995 mm |
| Width (differs) | 765 mm | 730 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1145 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1409 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 789 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 190 kg | 170 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.1 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa upside-down fork | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link Mono with 5-Stage Pre-Load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 296mm x 4mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240mm x 5mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | Single disc, 220 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 - 17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160 / 60 - 17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| 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) | Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | 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.