Honda CB500F 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Honda CB500F 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Overview - Honda CB500F 2018 vs Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Honda CB500F 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Honda CB500F 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Honda CB500F 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	62 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	49 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	39 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	27 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	296 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,015 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	750 mm
Height	Height	1,060 mm	Height	1,025 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	170 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2018

Even after a few years in production, Honda manages to keep the CB 500 F fresh. With LEDs in the front and rear and a revised engine, the naked bike remains a great A2 motorbike tip. Its grown-up appearance gives it a real big-bike feel, which means it doesn't have to hide at all. It could only be better if it had a gear indicator.

powerful two-cylinder

grown-up look

LED lighting technology

Honda quality

missing gear indicator

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

The cool design of the Kawasaki Z300, which is extremely similar to that of its big sister Z800, makes it a very grown-up-looking motorbike. The stable braking system and the easy-to-read cockpit with an analogue rev counter and all the necessary features fit in very well with this image. Thanks to the 170 kg ready-to-ride weight, the bike is extremely easy to handle and playful. The engine only reveals its potential in the upper rev range, but revs up willingly and makes you want to ride in a sporty manner. Only the comfort-oriented chassis cannot quite cope with radically sporty demands - but this is quite legitimate and understandable for an entry-level motorbike.

Adult look

high-quality finish

high-revving engine

comfortable seating position

stable brake

easy-to-read, complete cockpit

low fuel consumption.

Very unobtrusive sound

favourable chassis components

engine only starts when idling