Honda Cb500f vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500f
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,600 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500f
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that won't let you down."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth approachable engine
+Excellent resale value
Cons
−Suspension is budget-spec
−Brakes lack real bite
−Gets tiresome touring
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely