Chigeecalimoto GmbHContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AG

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025 vs. Honda CBF 500 2008

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CBF 500 2008

Loading...

Overview - Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025 vs Honda CBF 500 2008

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CBF 500 2008

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025 compared to Honda CBF 500 2008

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025
Honda CBF 500 2008
Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025
Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025
Honda CBF 500 2008
Honda CBF 500 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power57 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement451 ccmDisplacement499 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025

The Kawasaki Z500 SE is an impressive naked bike that impresses with its powerful two-cylinder engine and sporty suspension. Although the seating position for taller riders and the limited electronic Advanced Rider Assistance Systems have been criticised, the Z500 offers a sporty and fun riding experience. The smooth transmission and soft clutch contribute significantly to the riding pleasure. Overall, the Z500 is an excellent bike for those looking for an agile naked bike that stands out in its class. Finally a bike that is lightweight but doesn't look cheap and puny. Really cool!

Engine appears sufficiently dimensioned and really grown-up

Playful handling

Pleasant ergonomics for smaller riders

Balanced and firm suspension

Smooth clutch

Good stability and precise feedback

Good power in all rev ranges

Buttery smooth clutch and gearstick

Uncomfortable seating position for taller riders

Annoying vibrations from 4000 rpm - audible plastic parts reduce the feeling of value

Brakes are less sporty than the engine - be careful on long and sporty passages

Conservative ABS that intervenes too early

Display difficult to adjust - you always have to take your hand off the handlebars to fiddle with the display

Tight suspension can be uncomfortable on longer journeys

No traction control

Read the full article on 1000PS.com

Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CBF 500 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 500 SE vs Honda CBF 500

Price Kawasaki Z 500 SE

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda CBF 500

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

Honda CBF 500 2008
VS.
Honda CB 500 F 2021

Honda CBF 500 2008 vs
Honda CB 500 F 2021

Honda CBF 500 2006
VS.
Honda CB500F 2021

Honda CBF 500 2006 vs
Honda CB500F 2021

Honda CBF 500 2005
VS.
Honda CB500F 2017

Honda CBF 500 2005 vs
Honda CB500F 2017

Honda CBF 500 2008
VS.
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 EFI 2020

Honda CBF 500 2008 vs
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 EFI 2020

Honda CBF 600 2010
VS.
Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CBF 600 2010 vs
Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CBF 500 2005
VS.
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer 2007

Honda CBF 500 2005 vs
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer 2007

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025
VS.
Kawasaki Z 500 2024

Kawasaki Z 500 SE 2025 vs
Kawasaki Z 500 2024

Honda CB 500 F 2016
VS.
Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CB 500 F 2016 vs
Honda CBF 500 2008

Honda CBF 500 2007
VS.
Yamaha MT-07 2016

Honda CBF 500 2007 vs
Yamaha MT-07 2016

Honda CBF 500 2008
VS.
Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2005

Honda CBF 500 2008 vs
Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2005

Honda CBF 500 2005
VS.
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer 2006

Honda CBF 500 2005 vs
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer 2006

Honda CBF 500 2006
VS.
Honda CBF 600 2006

Honda CBF 500 2006 vs
Honda CBF 600 2006

Honda CBF 500 2005
VS.
Yamaha YZF-R3 2015

Honda CBF 500 2005 vs
Yamaha YZF-R3 2015

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH