Honda CBR500R vs Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR500R (2026-present) and the Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CBR500R 47 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 58.3 hp.
- Torque: Honda CBR500R 43 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 60 Nm.
- Weight: Honda CBR500R 194 kg, Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 228 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CBR500R (2026-present)47
- Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present)58.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- Honda CBR500R (2026-present)43
- Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present)60 (best)
Weight kg
- Honda CBR500R (2026-present)194 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present)228
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2024-present · ABS Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2026-present | 2024-present |
| Engine | 471cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin, 4 valves/cylinder, bore 67.0mm x stroke 66.8mm, 10.7:1 compression | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin DOHC + liquid-cooled permanent-magnet synchronous electric traction motor (9kW peak) powered by a 48V lithium-ion battery; Kawasaki's first mass-production 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain, no clutch lever |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 58.3 hpBest |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 60 Nm @ 2,800 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch (automated clutch actuation) and assist/slipper action, chain final drive | 6-speed Automated Manual (AMT), push-button shifter, no clutch lever |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet)Best | 228 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.1 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP USD fork, non-adjustable | 41mm telescopic fork, 4.7in (120mm) travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock, 5-stage preload adjustable, steel hollow-cross swingarm | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with single gas-charged shock, adjustable spring preload, 4.5in (114mm) travel |
| Brake system | Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, ABS and traction control standard | Standard ABS, dual-channel |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount four-piston calipers | Dual 300mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 240mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax 05A) |
| Rear tire | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 160/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax 05A) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | GBP 6,899 (UK) | USD 12,499 (USA MSRP, plus destination) |
- Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.