Kawasaki Z 300 2017 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2017

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z 300 2017 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2017

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 300 2017 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2017

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2017

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	62 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	39 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	27 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	296 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,015 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,025 mm	Height	1,094 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	170 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 300 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

It is always fascinating how much riding fun Honda has packed into the small Rebel 500. The technology is familiar thanks to the modular system and should - typically for Honda - last forever. Now, with the update for 2020, the little Rebel presents itself cooler than ever, because LED lighting and the optional Special Edition with quilted seat make it a cool custom cruiser ex works. Only the front brake could use more lard and the engine is a little characterless, even compared to the direct competition. Nevertheless, it is and remains a real insider's tip for cruiser lovers!

compact dimensions

reasonable performance

lively handling

cool look with lots of custom potential

successful facelift for 2020

too compact for tall pilots

readability of the display

front brake requires too much hand force