Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025 vs. Honda GB350S 2026

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Honda GB350S 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025 compared to Honda GB350S 2026

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Honda GB350S 2026

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Honda GB350S 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	90.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	21 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	29 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	9.5
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
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	451 ccm	Displacement	348 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 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	1,995 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	172 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	179 kg
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	89.01 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	61 g/km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

The Kawasaki Z500 SE is an impressive naked bike that impresses with its powerful two-cylinder engine and sporty suspension. Although the seating position for taller riders and the limited electronic Advanced Rider Assistance Systems have been criticised, the Z500 offers a sporty and fun riding experience. The smooth transmission and soft clutch contribute significantly to the riding pleasure. Overall, the Z500 is an excellent bike for those looking for an agile naked bike that stands out in its class. Finally a bike that is lightweight but doesn't look cheap and puny. Really cool!

Engine appears sufficiently dimensioned and really grown-up

Playful handling

Pleasant ergonomics for smaller riders

Balanced and firm suspension

Smooth clutch

Good stability and precise feedback

Good power in all rev ranges

Buttery smooth clutch and gearstick

Uncomfortable seating position for taller riders

Annoying vibrations from 4000 rpm - audible plastic parts reduce the feeling of value

Brakes are less sporty than the engine - be careful on long and sporty passages

Conservative ABS that intervenes too early

Display difficult to adjust - you always have to take your hand off the handlebars to fiddle with the display

Tight suspension can be uncomfortable on longer journeys

No traction control

Honda GB350S 2026

The Honda GB350S is a bike that deliberately takes a step back and gains an enormous amount precisely because of this. It dispenses with technical overstimulation and instead delivers calm, character and an amazingly intense riding experience. Not fast, not loud, but honest and sustainably inspiring. A bike for people who want to feel again why they once started riding motorbikes.

Very harmonious engine character

soothing, characterful sound

high build quality

playful handling in everyday use

low fuel consumption and long range

accessible ergonomics

high emotional connection

Limited top performance

hardly any storage space

little reserves at high endurance temps

low factory customisation

defensive traction control

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Z 500 SE vs Honda GB350S

Price Kawasaki Z 500 SE

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