Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Honda CB650R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda CB650R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 500 and CB650R. Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5 and Honda CB650R Price starts at Rs.9.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Honda CB650R is a N/A cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 93.8 bhp @ 12000 rpm power. In terms of range, Ninja 500 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and CB650R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Honda CB650R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.
Ninja 500 vs CB650R
Key Highlights | Kawasaki Ninja 500 | Honda CB650R |
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Price | Rs.5.29 Lakh | Rs.9.20 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 451 cc | 649 cc |
Power | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 93.8 bhp @ 12000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Ninja 500 specifications | CB650R specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 5.99 Lakh Price Breakup | 10.38 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.7 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 15.4 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 451 cc | 649 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Ninja 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | CB650R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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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 | 17 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFork | Showa SFF USD fork |
Rear Suspension | MoNoshock Absorber | Monoshock damper with 10 stage adjustable preload |
Front Tyre Size | 110/70 - R17 | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 150/60 - R17 | 180/55-17 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 220 mm | 240 mm |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Instrumentation
Ninja 500 Instrumentation | CB650R Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | - |
Exterior
Ninja 500 Exterior | CB650R Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Body & Suspension
Ninja 500 Body & Suspension | CB650R Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | - | |
Frame Type | Trellis& high-tensile steel | - |
Engine & Transmission
Ninja 500 Engine & Transmission | CB650R Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 451 cc | 649 cc |
Engine Type | 451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine | 4 stroke 16 valve DOHC, inline 4, liquid-cooled |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Bore x Stroke | 70 mm x 58.6 mm | 67 mm x 46 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | - |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Max Power | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 93.8 bhp @ 12000 rpm |
Max Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 63 Nm @ 9500 rpm |
Number of Gears | 6 Speed | 6 |
Comfort & Convenience
Ninja 500 Comfort & Convenience | CB650R Comfort & Convenience | |
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Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | - |
Riding Modes | No | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | No | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Instrument Console | Digital | Digital |
Seat Style | - | Split |
Side Stand Indicator | Yes | - |
Start Type | Self Start | Electric |
Safety
Ninja 500 Safety | CB650R Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Yes |
Traction Control System | No | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
Ninja 500 Dimensions & Capacity | CB650R Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 1995 mm | 2120 mm |
Width | 730 mm | 780 mm |
Height | 1120 mm | 1075 mm |
Wheelbase | 1375 mm | 1450 mm |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 15.4 Litres |
Body Type | - | Sports |
Seat Height | 785 mm | 810 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 171 kg | 205 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda CB650R
Safety
Ninja 500 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . CB650R has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.
Transmission
Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and CB650R comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1120 mm seat height. Honda CB650R has 1075 mm seat height and 15.4 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda CB650R FAQs
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is Rs. 5.99 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Honda CB650R?
The on-road price of Honda CB650R is Rs. 10.38 Lakh in New Delhi.