Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Kawasaki KLX450R?

According to our average user rating, Honda CB500X has a score of 4.0/5 while Kawasaki KLX450R is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Honda CB500X and Kawasaki KLX450R is cheaper?

Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Kawasaki KLX450R?

Honda CB500X is heavier (199 kg) than Kawasaki KLX450R (126 kg).

Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki KLX450R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda CB500X and Kawasaki KLX450R. The ex-showroom price of Honda CB500X is ₹ 6,32,249 and Kawasaki KLX450R is ₹ 8,99,000. Honda CB500X is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki KLX450R is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda CB500X and Kawasaki KLX450R.

CB500X vs KLX450R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CB500X	KLX450R
Price	₹ 6,32,249	₹ 8,99,000
Capacity	471 cc	449 cc
Power	46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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₹ 6,32,249

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₹ 8,99,000

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	46.93 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	--
Max Torque	43.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	--
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	471	449
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	67	96
Stroke (mm)	66.8	62.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.7 : 1	12.0:1
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.7	8
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	1
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	185	150

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Standard
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	250
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	240
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	21
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	110/80-19 M/C 59H	80/100-21M/C 51P
Rear Tyre Size	160/60-17 M/C 69H	120/90-18M/C 65P
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	11
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	41	14
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	11
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	14
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping / 305mm
Rear Suspension	Honda ProLINK Monoshock	Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high-speed compression damping,

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	126
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	2,175
Overall Width (mm)	828	820
Overall Height (mm)	1,412	1,250
Wheelbase (mm)	1,443	1,480
Ground Clearance (mm)	181	315
Seat Height (mm)	830	935
Chassis Type	Steel Tube Type	Perimeter, aluminium

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	32000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	No
Tachometer	Digital	Not Present
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	No
Pillion Seat	Yes	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	No
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 7.0Ah	12.8V 2.0 Ah (10HR) Li Battery
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	NA
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	NA
Pass Light	Yes	No
Additional features	Hazard Light, Adjustable Brake Lever	NA

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Friendly motorcycle
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Good ride quality
- Only road legal Motocross bike in India
- 449cc engine has lots of torque
- Adjustable suspension at front and rear
Could be better
- Priced too high
- Limited service reach
- Pricey
- Service reach
- Needs special skills to ride it

Colors


Available Colours	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic	Lime Green

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(4 ratings) 3 reviews	4.0(1 ratings) 1 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3.8	4.0
Reliability	4.3	4.5
Service Experience	5.0	4.5

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"ahh a 500cc for that money, Nah thanks I'd spend my dime elsewhere"; hold on now mr.

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Cost is overrated but it is best for places like Ladakh due to many offroad s. My bes

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FAQs About CB500X & KLX450R

Q: Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Kawasaki KLX450R?

A: According to our average user rating, Honda CB500X has a score of 4.0/5 while Kawasaki KLX450R is rated 4.0/5.
Q: Which bike among Honda CB500X and Kawasaki KLX450R is cheaper?

A: Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Kawasaki KLX450R?

A: Honda CB500X is heavier (199 kg) than Kawasaki KLX450R (126 kg).

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