Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Fantastic all-rounder Learner-friendly Affordable Read More	Sporty and stylish appearance. Excellent performance and controllability. Agile and precise handling. Assist & slipper clutch enhances ride. Advanced features like ABS and LED lighting. Read More
Things we don't like	No gear indicator Read More	Pillion seating is not very comfortable Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	399 cc
Maximum Power	46.9 hp	48.9 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.7 L	14 L
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC Liquid-cooled Engine	Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	11.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Slipper Clutch
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	70 mm x 51.8 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	43.2 Nm	38 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Fuel Consumption	27.8 kmpl	25 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	8000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Sport
Height	1412 mm	1120 mm
Width	828 mm	710 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1443 mm	1370 mm
Ground Clearance	181 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	834 mm	785 mm
Kerb Weight	198 kg	167 kg
Length	2156 mm	2020 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	Digital
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Uni-Track
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	150/60 R17
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	110/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubel	Radial

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Road, Touring Road, Touring	Sport Sport
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Trellis Trellis
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No