Kawasaki Z 400 2019 vs. Honda CB500F 2022

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Honda CB500F 2022

Honda CB500F 2022

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Overview - Kawasaki Z 400 2019 vs Honda CB500F 2022

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Honda CB500F 2022

Honda CB500F 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 400 2019 compared to Honda CB500F 2022

Kawasaki Z 400 2019
Honda CB500F 2022

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
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake25.5 degree
TrailTrail92 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
WidthWidth800 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,055 mmHeight1,060 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,370 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height789 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)167 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 Z 400 2019

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

The Kawasaki Z400 is definitely a great evolution of its predecessor, the Z300. More power, less weight - all around, simply an even better bike. Above all, the linear power delivery and excellent handling make the Z400 an ideal entry-level bike. The ease of clutch operation and good chassis set-up are also in this vein, which is why the Z400 can be recommended to novice riders without hesitation.

Great, very controllable power delivery

Low weight

Good seating position

Great sound

Very suitable for novice riders.

Non-adjustable clutch and brake levers

Limited adjustable chassis

Honda CB500F 2022

Honda CB500F 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 400 vs Honda CB500F

Price Kawasaki Z 400

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Price Honda CB500F

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