Honda CL500 2024 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Honda CL500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

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Technical Specifications Honda CL500 2024 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Honda CL500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Honda CL500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43.4 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
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	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	144 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	27 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	102 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,175 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	831 mm	Width	825 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,190 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	834.98 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CL500 2024

The Honda CL500 is an uncomplicated scrambler with a cool look, light-footed handling and a surprisingly revvy engine. It offers riding pleasure for everyone, whether on the road or on light off-road terrain. The CL500 shines on winding roads in particular with its agile, intuitive riding experience. Its versatility and accessibility make it an ideal companion for everyday use, while Honda's extensive range of accessories allows the scrambler to be customised. Even on demanding long-distance routes, such as the Balkan Rally, the CL500 has proven to be a reliable and fun partner.

Attractive price

comfortable ergonomics

stylish looks

agile, light handling

good stability

cultivated two-cylinder engine

Display difficult to read in direct sunlight

little pillion passenger comfort on long journeys

small tank requires frequent refuelling stops

suspension under-damped in poor road conditions

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands