Comparison of Honda CB 500 1998 and Kawasaki Zephyr 550 1998

Attribute	Kawasaki Zephyr 550 1998 ×	Honda CB 500 1998 ×
General
Production from (year)	1998	1998
Make	Kawasaki	Honda
Model	Kawasaki Zephyr 550	Honda CB 500
Category	Naked bike	Naked bike
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	2	4
Displacement (cm³)	553	499
Power (kw)	36.5	42.3
Cooling system	Air	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	35	34
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Chassis
Front brakes	Dual disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Dimensions
Dry weight (kg)	177	173
Power/weight ratio	0.2062	0.2445
Seat height (mm)	795	775
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	190	190