Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda CBR500R and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Honda CBR500R priced at RM 29,891 while the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 36,500. Comparing the technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR engine displacement is 250 while the Honda CBR500R houses a 471 engine.

Brand	Honda Malaysia	Kawasaki Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 29,891	RM 36,500 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Price
Variant	CBR500R Standard	Ninja ZX-25RR Standard
User Rating	4.61 CBR500R reviews	4.75 Ninja ZX-25RR reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	471 cc	250 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	45 hp

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Photo Comparision

Honda CBR500R Slant Rear View Full Image

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Slant Rear View Full Image

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Front View Full Image

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Left Side View Full Image

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.61/5 23 reviews	4.75/5 4 reviews
User Review Comparison	An intuitive, forgiving, and easy package For most new riders, the Honda CBR500R offers good power. You won’t be able to outgrow it too fast, and at the same time, won’t find it too much.... Read More M Musawwir May 15, 2025 for Honda CBR500R	Strong braking performance and precise handling I have ridden the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR for around a year, and it has never disappointed me. It is very well made and has been trouble-free since... Read More A Adli Dec 12, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR

From The Experts

Things we like	Responsive engine Wave Key and HISS Great suspension setup Read More	--
Things we don't like	Optional ABS Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	250 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	45 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.7 L	15 L
Maximum Torque	43 Nm	22 Nm
Engine Type	Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Slipper Clutch
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	50 mm x 31.8 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	11.5:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	15500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	12500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	140 mm	--
Width	756 mm	750 mm
Height	1150 mm	1110 mm
Wheel Base	1409 mm	1380 mm
Kerb Weight	195 kg	184 kg
Seat Height	789 mm	785 mm
Length	2081 mm	1980 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital Transistorised	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/70 R17
Tyre Type	Runflat, Tubeless	Runflat
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	150/55 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Prolink	Horizontal Back-link Monoshock
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Full, Low Full, Low
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes