Honda CBR 650F 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Honda CBR 650F 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Honda CBR 650F 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Honda CBR 650F 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Honda CBR 650F 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	46 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.4	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	4	Cylinders	2
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	649 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	64.5 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	92 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double 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	120 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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 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	2,110 mm	Length	1,995 mm
Width	Width	755 mm	Width	730 mm
Height	Height	1,145 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,375 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	171 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR 650F 2017

In addition to its super-sporty appearance, which is strongly based on that of the Fireblade, it is above all its sovereignty and versatility that make it a tough competitor on the road with models with more prestige or more performance. It is as much a super sports bike as a faithful companion in everyday life. The visible and tangible Honda quality conveys to the owner that he will have a long, carefree life with the CBR650F.

Supersport design

Fireblade look

well-tuned chassis

solid brakes, easy handling

versatility

Honda quality.

Technology somewhat outdated in some places

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR 650F vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

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