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Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Z650 Comparison

Compare Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Z650 to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Z650; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

CB500X vs Z650 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsCB500XZ650
Price7.26 L7.26 L
Power471.0 CC649.0 CC
ClassOff RoadSports
Mileage28.60 KM/L23 KM/L
CB500X
Honda CB500X
Ex-Showroom Price
₹7.26 L
Z650
Kawasaki Z650
Ex-Showroom Price
₹7.26 L
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Honda CB500X
STD
7.26 L
BS VI
Kawasaki Z650
BS VI
7.26 L
OverviewSpecificationsFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.9
7.5
Design8.007.50
Performance8.258.00
Fuel Consumption8.005.50
Significance8.008.00
Safety7.758.00
Comfort8.257.50
Value For Money7.007.50

Specifications

Engine CC471.0 CC649.0 CC
Max Torque43.2064 Nm @ 6700 Rpm
Top Speed182 kmph201 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start
Ground Clearance181 mm mm130 mm mm
Kerb Weight199 KG186 KG
Seat Height830 mm805 mm
Fuel tank Capacity17.7 L15.0 L
Mileage28 KM/L27 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDiscDual Discs
Rear Brake TypeDiscDisc
Front Tyre110/80-19 M/C 59H120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre160/60-17 M/C 69H160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Wheel TypeAlloy WheelsAlloy Wheels

Features

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Pros Cons of Honda CB500X

Pros

  • Great all round package
  • Comfortable ergonomics
  • Decent performance

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Only available in BigWing dealerships
  • More options available

Verdict

The Honda CB500X is a good touring machine and can take on the rough easily too. It is available in two colours - Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic and Grand Prix Red. The one big gripe that we have is the pricing, which feels exorbitant. Honda CB500X is actually a versatile motorcycle and It is perhaps the best-rounded package in the 500 cc space, but customers will have to be willing to pay the price for it.

Pros Cons Kawasaki Z650

Pros

  • Delivers punchy, flexible mid-range grunt that makes slicing through city traffic and highway blasts effortless.
  • Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) gives you peace of mind on wet or loose tarmac and can also be switched off. 
  • An assist and slipper clutch keeps the lever action light in stop-and-go commuting, while preventing rear wheel hop under aggressive downshifts.
  • The low 790 mm seat height and narrow frame make it easy for all riders to reach the ground.
  • Twin 300 mm petal discs up front and a 220 mm rear disc have dual-channel ABS for reassuring stops.

Cons

  • With just 130 mm of ground clearance, you need to be attentive over tall speed bumps and broken roads.
  • You cannot adjust the damping on the conventional telescopic front forks.
  • Pillion comfort is non-existent since the rear seat is tiny and narrow.
  • Wind buffeting is noticeable once you cross 120 kmph.

Verdict

The Kawasaki Z650 is still one of the most user-friendly middleweight naked motorcycles in India. What makes it so flexible is the parallel-twin performance, balanced chassis manners, safety electronics and its accessible 790 mm seat height. All these traits make it easy to live with, be it daily office runs or corner carving on weekends.

What goes against it is the low ground clearance, and the wind blast under sustained highway speeds. Nevertheless, its blend of everyday usability and genuine big-bike performance is hard to match. If you are upgrading from the 300-400 cc bike, this Kawasaki is certainly worth your attention.

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