Honda CB500X 2021-2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
CB500X 2021-2024 vs Ninja 500
| Key Highlights | Honda CB500X | Kawasaki Ninja 500 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.5.80 Lakh | Rs.5.66 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 471.03 cc | 451 cc | 
| Power | 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 28.6 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| CB500X 2021-2024 specifications | Ninja 500 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | N/A | 6.41 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.5 | 4.5 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.7 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 471.03 cc | 451 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| CB500X 2021-2024 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Ninja 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | - | Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | 310  | 310  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | No | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch  | 17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch  | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Suspension  | TelescopiFork  | 
| Rear Suspension | Honda ProLINK monoshock  | MoNoshock Absorber  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 110/80-19  | 110/70 - R17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 160/60-17  | 150/60 - R17  | 
| Front Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Rear Disc/Drum Size | 240 mm | 220 mm | 
| Rear Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
Instrumentation
| CB500X 2021-2024 Instrumentation | Ninja 500 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | - | No | 
| Touch Screen Display | - | No | 
| Fuel level guage | - | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| CB500X 2021-2024 Exterior | Ninja 500 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes | 
| LED headlight | - | Yes | 
Body & Suspension
| CB500X 2021-2024 Body & Suspension | Ninja 500 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Steel Tube Type  | Trellis& high-tensile steel  | 
Engine & Transmission
| CB500X 2021-2024 Engine & Transmission | Ninja 500 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Spark Plugs | - | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 471.03 cc | 451 cc | 
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke SI Engine (Parallel Twin)  | 451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 2  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Top Speed | 182 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | - | 70 mm x 58.6 mm  | 
| Configuration | - | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | - | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm  | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm  | 
| Max Torque | 43.2 Nm @ 6500 rpm  | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm  | 
| Mileage (Claimed) | 28.6  kmpl | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| CB500X 2021-2024 Comfort & Convenience | Ninja 500 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | No | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | No | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | No | No | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | No | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | No | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes | 
| Instrument Console | Digital  | Digital  | 
Safety
| CB500X 2021-2024 Safety | Ninja 500 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | - | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | - | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | - | No | 
| Pass Light | - | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Brake Assist | No | - | 
| Power Modes | - | No | 
| Slipper Clutch | Multiplate Wet Clutch  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | - | No | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| CB500X 2021-2024 Dimensions & Capacity | Ninja 500 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2156 mm | 1995 mm | 
| Width | 88 mm | 730 mm | 
| Height | 1412 mm | 1120 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1443 mm | 1375 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 181 mm | 145 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 17.7 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Body Type | Adventure  | - | 
| Seat Height | 830 mm | 785 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 199 kg | 171 kg | 
Pros & Cons
| CB500X 2021-2024 Pros & Cons | Ninja 500 Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of Honda CB500X and Kawasaki Ninja 500
Safety
CB500X 2021-2024 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Ninja 500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Honda CB500X 2021-2024 has features like Pillion Footrest and Kawasaki Ninja 500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Honda CB500X 2021-2024 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Honda CB500X 2021-2024 has a 17.7 Litres fuel tank with 1412 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.























