Comparison of Honda CB500X 2018 and Kawasaki Ninja 400R Special Edition 2013 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda CB500X 2018 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 400R Special Edition 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2013 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda CB500X | Kawasaki Ninja 400R Special Edition |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies | Injection. Digital |
| Displacement (cm³) | 471 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | 34.3 | 31.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.93 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 43 | 37 |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.8 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 68.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. | - |
| Driveline | O-ring-sealed chain | O-Ring Chain |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) |
| Compression | 10.7:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Optional ABS. Triple petal. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60-17 |
| Seat | - | Dual seat |
| Wheels | - | 6-spoke black rims |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 124 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 106 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Instruments | Digital Speedometer, Digital Bar Graph Tachometer, Dual Trip Meters, Digital Fuel Level Gauge and Fuel Consumption Gauge, Digital Clock | Red digital speedometer, tachometer bar graph style, fuel gauge, clock, odomete |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,421 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 195 | 203 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 178 | 184 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1927 | 0.1701 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,262 | 1,199 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,096 | 2,101 |
| Overall width (mm) | 822 | 759 |
| Seat height (mm) | 810 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.3 | 15.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.2 | - |
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