| Attribute | Kawasaki EN 500 2001 × | Honda Rebel 500 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2018 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki EN 500 | Honda Rebel 500 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 471 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | 35 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 39 | 43 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 66.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Ignition | - | PGM-Fi |
| Compression | - | 10.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Dual shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-S19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-S15 | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 122 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 97 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 110 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,491 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 198 | 185 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1253 | 0.1891 |
| Seat height (mm) | 715 | 691 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | 175 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 11.17 |