Brand	Honda Malaysia	Kawasaki Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 31,363	RM 33,600 Kawasaki Z650 ABS Price
Variant	Honda CB500X ABS	Z650 ABS Standard
User Rating	4.48 CB500X reviews	4.41 Z650 ABS reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Scooter Scooter Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

	4.48/5 23 reviews	4.41/5 17 reviews
User Review Comparison	Honda CB500X is currently available The Honda CB500X is currently available in its 2022 iteration in the Malaysian market. However, the CB500X will be replaced by the all new 2024 Honda... Read More A Adriel Mar 18, 2024 for Honda CB500X	A balanced naked bike perfect for both city and highway For everyday rides, I always ride the Kawasaki Z650 ABS. It's small, quick, and simple to handle, even in KL traffic. It's great for both new and... Read More H Haziq Nov 07, 2025 for Kawasaki Z650 ABS

Things we like	Great styling Good stability on the road High-grade power delivery Read More	Learner-friendly power Great styling Versatile and practical Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive compared to its competitors Read More	Engine vibrations Low ground clearance Hard seat Read More

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Honda Ignition Security System Honda Ignition Security System	--
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

Displacement	471 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	67 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L	15.0 L
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	44 Nm	65.7 Nm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	10.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	2-Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid-cooled, Parallel Twin, 8 Valves DOHC
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	WTMC mode	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	8000 rpm

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Trellis Trellis
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Split Split	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

Front Brake	Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc	Disc Disc

Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Z650 ABS Comparison

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