Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 vs. Honda CB500F 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Honda CB500F 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 vs Honda CB500F 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Honda CB500F 2020

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 compared to Honda CB500F 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Honda CB500F 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Honda CB500F 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	895 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	250 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500F 2020

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads