Honda CBR500R
Honda CBR500R
Standard
₱389,000
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Honda TMX125 Alpha
Honda TMX125 Alpha
Standard
₱56,900
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Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Standard
₱452,000
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Honda CBR500R vs Honda TMX125 Alpha vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison

Overview: CBR500R vs TMX125 Alpha vs Ninja 650

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Drum Dual Disc
Start Option Electric Kick & Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 130 mm 156 mm 130 mm
Displacement 471 cc 125 cc 649 cc
Maximum Power 46.9 hp 9.6 hp 68.3 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.55/5
27 reviews
4.29/5
44 reviews
4.67/5
30 reviews
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User Review Comparison
  • A confidence-boosting and durable motorcycle

    I will recommend the Honda TMX125 Alpha to beginners who want to learn how to ride a motorcycle with a clutch! It is easy to handle, fuel-efficient,...

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    H
    Huskar Sep 22, 2025 for Honda TMX125 Alpha
  • Cramped ergonomics, high pillion seat

    As a stepping stone to a bigger motorcycle, I have found the Kawasaki Ninja 650 to be very manageable and confidence-inspiring, but it’s too...

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    J
    Japheth Oct 03, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja 650

From The Experts

Things we like

Sporty looks

Performance

Agile handling

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Superb fuel economy

Durable and simple mechanics

Versatile for utility use

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Track Beast

Refined engine

Aggressive styling

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Things we don't like

Price

Pillion comfort

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No electric starter

Lacks modern features

Very basic comfort

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Normal Suspension

Too sporty

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 471 cc 125 cc 649 cc
Maximum Power 46.9 hp 9.6 hp 68.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.1 L 8.6 L 15 L
Compression Ratio 10.7:1 -- 10.8:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate -- Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration DOHC OHV DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 1 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 -- 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC Liquid-cooled Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, OHV Air-Cooled Engine Parallel Twin, 4-stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke 67 mm x 66.8 mm 56.5 mm x 49.5 mm 83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive Chain Drive
Maximum Torque 43.2 Nm 9.1 Nm 65.7 Nm
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
Fuel Consumption 28.6 kmpl 62.5 kmpl 21 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 6500 rpm 6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 8500 rpm 8000 rpm 8000 rpm
Lubrication System -- -- Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Injection Type -- -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Sport Street Sport
Wheel Base 1409 mm 1226 mm 1410 mm
Seat Height 789 mm 759 mm 790 mm
Length 2081 mm 1904 mm 2115 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Height 1145 mm 1026 mm 1135 mm
Width 758 mm 754 mm 740 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm 156 mm 130 mm
Kerb Weight 195 kg 113 kg 172 kg
Oil Tank Capacity -- 1.1 L --
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Kick & Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System -- Carburetor Fuel Injection
Ignition System -- -- Digital

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity -- 5 Ah --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 -- 160/60 R17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R18 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R18 R17
Tyre Type Tubel Rad --
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 -- 120/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Swing Arm Twin Back Link

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 5-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes No Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes Yes
Riding Modes Road, Race Road, Race Street Street Sport Sport
Leg Guards No No No
Launch Control No No --
Back Rest No No No
Engine Check Warning Yes No Yes
Advanced Safety Features HISS (Honda Ignition Security System) HISS (Honda Ignition Security System) -- --
Stability Control No No --
Traction Control No No --
Engine Immobilizer No No No
Anti-Theft Alarm No No --
Wheel Lock Front/back No No No
Shutter Lock No No No
Central Locking -- No No
Side Reflectors -- -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Analog Analog Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Analog Analog Digital Digital
Navigator No No No
Tachometer Yes Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes No Yes
Display Screen Yes No Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Analog Analog Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No No Yes
Oil Change Indicator -- -- Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Diamond Diamond -- Trellis Trellis
Body Frame Material Steel Steel -- Steel Steel
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Straight Dual Straight Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings Yes No Yes
Chrome Garnish Yes Yes Yes

Electrical

Head Lamp LED LED Halogen Halogen LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED Bulb Bulb LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet No No --

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Drum Drum Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Drum Drum Dual Disc Dual Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No No
Cruise Control No No --

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