Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Z650RS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Sporty looks Performance Agile handling Read More	Vintage look enhanced by analog display High engine deliverability at minimal rpm Read More
Things we don't like	Price Pillion comfort Read More	Rigidity during cornering or braking needs improvement  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	46.9 hp	67 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 L	12 L
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	10.8:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC Liquid-cooled Engine	Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	43.2 Nm	65.7 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Fuel Consumption	28.6 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	8000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1409 mm	1410 mm
Seat Height	789 mm	--
Length	2081 mm	2055 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1145 mm	1080 mm
Width	758 mm	755 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	195 kg	188 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	160/60 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubel	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	120/70 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-Link

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

Electrical

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

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No