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Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Z 400 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda CBR500R and Kawasaki Z 400, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Honda CBR500R priced at RM 29,891 while the Kawasaki Z 400 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 28,755. Comparing the technical specifications, Kawasaki Z 400 engine displacement is 399 while the Honda CBR500R houses a 471 engine.

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Overview: CBR500R vs Z 400

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 471 cc 399 cc
Maximum Power 49.6 hp 44.3 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.61/5
23 reviews
4.69/5
16 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....

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    M
    Musawwir May 15, 2025 for Honda CBR500R
  • Striking looks with impressive performance

    I bought the Kawasaki Z 400 around a year ago. I am a big fan of the Z series and I love the design language of the Z 400. It has a bold and...

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    A
    Azim Mar 20, 2024 for Kawasaki Z 400

From The Experts

Things we like

Responsive engine

Wave Key and HISS

Great suspension setup

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Excellent performance

Striking design language

A smooth ride

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Things we don't like

Optional ABS

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Slightly smaller side mirrors

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 471 cc 399 cc
Maximum Power 49.6 hp 44.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.7 L 14.0 L
Maximum Torque 43 Nm 38 Nm
Engine Type Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhuast 2 In 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke 67 mm x 66.8 mm 70 mm x 51.8 mm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 10.7:1 11.5:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
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 10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 7000 rpm 8000 rpm
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Ground Clearance 140 mm 145 mm
Width 756 mm 800 mm
Height 1150 mm 1054 mm
Wheel Base 1409 mm 1369 mm
Kerb Weight 195 kg 164 kg
Seat Height 789 mm 785 mm
Length 2081 mm 1989 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 EFI

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Prolink Monoshock
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 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 --
Shutter Lock No No
Central Locking No --
Stability Control No --
Traction Control No No
Launch Control No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Road, Sport Road, Sport
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 No
Navigator No No
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No No
Height Adjustable Seats No No

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet No No

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings Yes Yes
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Body Frame Type -- Trellis, High-Tensile Trellis, High-Tensile