| Attribute | Honda CB500F 2019 × | Kawasaki ER-4n ABS 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2014 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda CB500F | Kawasaki ER-4n ABS |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| 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. Keihin |
| 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 | 68.4 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.8 | 54.3 |
| 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 | Digital CDI |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | Wet, cable operated |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm fork | 41mm hydraulic cartridge fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability | Single shock, swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | Steel, Diamond | High-tensile steel trellis frame |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60-R17 |
| Wheels | Multi-spoke cast aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 109 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 125 |
| Trail (mm) | 103 | 120 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25.5 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 189 | 203 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,060 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 790 | 759 |
| Seat height (mm) | 789 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 15.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.2 | - |