Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024 vs. Zontes 125 GK 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024

Zontes 125 GK 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024 vs Zontes 125 GK 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024

Zontes 125 GK 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024 compared to Zontes 125 GK 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024

Zontes 125 GK 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024

Zontes 125 GK 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	58.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	451 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 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	1,975 mm
Width	Width	730 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	89.01 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	46 g/km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE impresses as a versatile bike with an excellent power-to-weight ratio that is suitable for both sporty riding and everyday use. With a powerful 450cc two-cylinder engine and a weight of just 171 kg, it offers agile handling and sporty riding performance. The riding position is comfortable and the brakes and clutch work precisely and reliably. Although the bike has no traction control, the engine is easy to control. The outdated display and menu navigation as well as the average sound of the engine are criticised. Despite these shortcomings, the Ninja 500 SE offers excellent value for money and is an attractive choice for riders in the A2 segment.

Agile handling and sporty riding performance

Good power-to-weight ratio

Comfortable riding position

Reliable brakes and clutch

No need for traction control

Attractive price-performance ratio

Outdated display and menu navigation Average sound of the motor

Zontes 125 GK 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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