CFMoto 450SR-S vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
CFMoto 450SR-S vs Kawasaki Ninja 500. CFMoto 450SR-S: ~47 hp hp, ~185 kg (408 lbs) weight, top speed ~150 km/h (93 mph), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Kawasaki Ninja 500: 45 hp hp, 418 lbs (wet) weight, top speed ~112 mph, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
CFMoto 450SR-S
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
29.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
112 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
418 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
~47 hp
45 hp
Torque
~43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft)
29.5 lb-ft
Top Speed
~150 km/h (93 mph)
~112 mph
Weight
~185 kg (408 lbs)
418 lbs (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
CFMoto 450SR-S
7.2/10
"Punches above its weight, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Genuinely capable parallel twin
+Quickshifter works reliably
+Sharp, aggressive styling
Cons
−Fragile, pricey bodywork panels
−Parts availability still inconsistent
−Suspension needs immediate upgrades
Kawasaki Ninja 500
8.0/10
"The smartest $3,500 you'll spend on two wheels, period."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Excellent power-to-price ratio
+Forgiving yet genuinely capable
Cons
−Wind protection basically nonexistent
−Fuel range embarrassingly short
−Seat comfort degrades fast
Top 10 Accessories
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