Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020 vs. Honda CB500F 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020

Honda CB500F 2023

Honda CB500F 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020 vs Honda CB500F 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020

Honda CB500F 2023

Honda CB500F 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020 compared to Honda CB500F 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020
Honda CB500F 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore70 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke51.8 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpm
TorqueTorque38 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement399 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake63 degreeRake25.5 degree
TrailTrail93 mmTrail102 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter296 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,990 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth710 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,060 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,370 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height789 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)168 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2020

In summary, the Ninja 400 could be described as the perfect entry into the supersport world. You can't get more power with A2, the looks suggest much more power, the vehicle is playful to ride, is forgiving in every respect and still allows a really sporty riding style. Those who had legitimate concerns about the lack of power on the various 250 cubic machines now have no more excuses. Ninja 400, it's good to have you!

chassis suitable for sporty use

low weight and correspondingly effortless handling

engine with smooth response

relaxed and confidence-enhancing seating position

LED headlights

Brake and clutch levers not adjustable

enormously loud wind noise with original windshield for riders over 180cm tall

Honda CB500F 2023

Honda CB500F 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Honda CB500F

Price Kawasaki Ninja 400

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Price Honda CB500F

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