Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 (2023) and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 40 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 500 51 hp.
- Torque: Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 43 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja 500 43 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 (2023)40
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present)51 (best)
Torque Nm
- Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 (2023)43
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present)43
Weight kg
- Fantic Caballero Flat Track 500 (2023)150
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present)171
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2023 Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023 | 2024-present |
| Engine | 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Fantic, Injection | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 449 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm | 51 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Wet multi-plate, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual, assist & slipper clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 150 kg (dry) | 171 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm upside down fork | 41mm telescopic fork, 4.7in (120mm) travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Progressive link. Rebound damping regulation | Horizontal back-link Uni-Trak monoshock, adjustable spring preload, 5.1in (130mm) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Standard dual-channel ABS |
| Front brake | Single disc. ABS, 320 mm | Single 310mm semi-floating disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS, 230 mm | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 130/80-19 | 110/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300) |
| Rear tire | 140/80-17 | 150/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 5,299 (USA, base non-ABS) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.