Honda CB500F 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Honda CB500F 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Overview - Honda CB500F 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Honda CB500F 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Honda CB500F 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Honda CB500F 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
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
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	948 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,060 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2017

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 Z900 RS 2022

The Z900 RS enjoys a large fan base and in 2022 it once again proves why it is so popular. The powerful engine scores with pulling power and a wonderful sound that is not too obtrusive. The handling feels natural and presents no challenges. Only a quickshifter would suit the bike - even if that doesn't quite fit the retro idea.

beautiful design

powerful engine

stable handling

powerful brake

comfortable seating position

analogue displays

adjustable levers

No optional quickshifter available

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500F vs Kawasaki Z900 RS

Price Honda CB500F

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Honda CB500F 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Overview - Honda CB500F 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500F vs Kawasaki Z900 RS

Price Honda CB500F

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

1000PS Partner