Honda CB500 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z500: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: Honda CB500 Hornet 47 hp, Kawasaki Z500 51 hp.
• Torque: Honda CB500 Hornet 43 Nm, Kawasaki Z500 43 Nm.
• Weight: Honda CB500 Hornet 191 kg, Kawasaki Z500 168 kg.

Key figures

Specification	Honda CB500 Hornet 2026-present · E-Clutch Remove	Kawasaki Z500 2024-present · SE Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2026-present	2024-present
Engine	471cc	451cc
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	471 cc	451 cc
Power	47 hp @ 8,500 rpm	51 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest
Torque	43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch	6-speed, sealed chain
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	191 kg (wet)	168 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	785 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	17.1 LBest	14 L
Front suspension	41mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, non-adjustable	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 4.7 in travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link monoshock, steel hollow cross swingarm, 5-stage spring preload adjustable	Horizontal back-link, single shock with adjustable spring preload, 5.1 in travel
Brake system	2-channel ABS, dual front discs with radial-mount calipers plus single rear disc	ABS standard
Front brake	Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers	Single 310mm semi-floating disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake	Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper	Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire	120/70ZR17	110/70-17
Rear tire	160/60ZR17	150/60-17
Quickshifter	No	No
Launch price	GBP 6,399 (UK)	USD 6,299 (USA, base MSRP excl destination)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.