| Attribute | Honda CB 500 S 1999 × | Kawasaki ER-5 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda CB 500 S | Kawasaki ER-5 |
| Category | Sport touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 41.6 | 36.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.58 | 0.54 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 47 | 45 |
| Bore (mm) | 73 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59.6 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 13.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 12.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 160 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 117 | 80 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,430 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 198 | 193 |
| Seat height (mm) | 775 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 179 | 178 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 5.2 | 5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 16 |