Kawasaki Z500 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z500 and the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Motociclista Scatola Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱289,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,233
Photo: Royal Enfield (Eicher Motors Limited), via royalenfield.com.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Apex variant
- SRP
- ₱289,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,211
How they differ
- The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱289,000, which is ₱800 (0%) below the Kawasaki Z500 at ₱289,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the Guerrilla 450 is estimated at ₱8,211 a month against ₱8,233 for the Z500, a difference of ₱22 a month.
- The Z500 makes more power (52 PS against 40 PS for the Guerrilla 450).
- The Z500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 40 Nm for the Guerrilla 450).
- The Guerrilla 450 is the heavier bike (185 kg against 166 kg for the Z500).
- The Z500 carries more fuel (14 L against 11 L for the Guerrilla 450).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z500Standard, ₱289,800 | Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Apex, ₱289,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 451 cc | 452 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 52 PS | 40 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 42.6 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | 5500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm throttle body, ride-by-wire |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed with slip-and-assist clutch |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1995 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | 800 mm | 855 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1055 mm | 1095 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1375 mm | 1440 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 169 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 166 kg | 185 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 11 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Telescopic fork, 43 mm, 140 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability | Linkage-type monoshock, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm | 310 mm ventilated disc, twin-piston caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm | 270 mm ventilated disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 160/60 R17 |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Steel twin-spar frame, engine as stressed member |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 4-inch round TFT (Tripper Dash) with Google Maps navigation and media control |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch | Ride modes; USB Type-C charging |
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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.