Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs. Honda CBR500R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Honda CBR500R 2015

Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs Honda CBR500R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Honda CBR500R 2015

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Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2009 compared to Honda CBR500R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Honda CBR500R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Honda CBR500R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	68.4 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	748 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,145 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

Honda CBR500R 2015

Supersport and everyday utility are two extremes that can only be combined in a compromise that only partially satisfies both sides. Honda has decided to pay more attention to everyday use and to make the CBR500R as accessible and rideable as possible. Visually, it looks sharper than it is, but fun is still not neglected because Honda always pays attention to quality and a harmonious set-up. A good choice for A2 riders and all those for whom 48 hp is enough.

Reliable

cleanly finished

relaxed seating position

low seat

attractive design

not a real super sports car

A2-level performance