Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Honda Cbr500r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Honda Cbr500r. Kawasaki Ninja 650: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Honda Cbr500r: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Honda Cbr500r
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
192 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 650
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Forgiving ergonomics suit most
Cons
−Soft suspension ages poorly
−Neglected chains are common
−Fairing damage from droppers
Honda Cbr500r
7.5/10
"The smartest used buy for riders who value sense over sensation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Fairing damage common used
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