Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs CFMOTO 450SR: Price and Specs
The Ninja 500 and CFMOTO 450SR are close on displacement and curb weight, which makes price, published output, seat height, braking and exact local equipment more useful than broad brand claims.
Decision matrix
Which one fits which rider?
This is scenario scoring, not a universal winner. Each row uses the same transparent MotoIndex decision factors with a different rider/use profile.
Heavy city traffic
Favors lower weight, automatic transmission, rider-fit starting point and efficient daily use.
51Ninja 500
Close callWithin 2 points on this profile
51450SR
Lower / easier bike
Favors lower published seat height and curb weight for a 30-inch inseam starting point.
57Ninja 500
Ninja 500 leads5-point gap on this profile
52450SR
Performance
Favors recorded output, power-to-weight ratio and ABS listing.
72Ninja 500
450SR leads7-point gap on this profile
79450SR
Longer rides
Favors fuel-tank capacity, touring-oriented category context and ABS listing.
59Ninja 500
450SR leads9-point gap on this profile
68450SR
Passenger + luggage
Adds passenger and luggage context while keeping fit, road and ownership factors visible.
57Ninja 500
450SR leads8-point gap on this profile
65450SR
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Quick comparison
| Specification | Ninja 500 | 450SR |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₱353,800 | ₱299,900 |
| Engine | 451 cc | 449.5 cc |
| Power | 51.3 hp | 51 hp |
| Weight | 170 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat | 785 mm | 795 mm |
| Tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| ABS / brakes | Brake package varies; anti-lock equipment not asserted for this model-level record | ABS |
Calculated from current records
Key differences
450SR starts ₱53,900 lower in the current observed-price records.
450SR is 2 kg lighter by published curb weight.
Ninja 500 has a 10 mm lower published seat.
Ninja 500 lists 0.3 hp more.
Both list a 14 L tank.
Ninja 500 has 5 mm more published ground clearance.
Where verified
Current variants and prices
Kawasaki Ninja 500
₱353,800
No verified multi-variant matrix is stored yet; the model-level observed price is shown instead.
CFMOTO 450SR
₱299,900
No verified multi-variant matrix is stored yet; the model-level observed price is shown instead.
Different values are highlightedto make trade-offs easier to scan.
| Specification | KawasakiNinja 500 | CFMOTO450SR |
|---|---|---|
| Price & market | ||
| Observed market priceObserved range from checked sources; not an average. | ₱353,800 | ₱299,900 |
| Checked price sources | Model source only | Model source only |
| Verified variants | No verified trim matrix yet | No verified trim matrix yet |
| Generation | Current | Current |
| Market status | Current | Current |
| Engine & performance | ||
| Engine displacement | 451 cc | 449.5 cc |
| Power | 51.3 hp | 51 hp |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Power-to-weightDerived from published power and curb weight. | 30.2 hp / 100 kg | 30.4 hp / 100 kg |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Size & everyday fit | ||
| Curb weight | 170 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 140 mm |
| Category | Sport bike | Sport bike |
| Fuel & range | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Published fuel economyPublished figures may use different test conditions. | — | — |
| Theoretical tank rangeFuel economy × tank capacity; not a real-world range promise. | — | — |
| Tires & braking | ||
| Front tire | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 | 150/60-17 |
| Brakes / ABS | Brake package varies; anti-lock equipment not asserted for this model-level record | ABS |
| Colors & verification | ||
| Colors listed | — | — |
| Primary source | Kawasaki Philippines current Ninja 500 model and MSRP page | CFMOTO Philippines current 450SR price and technical specification page |
| Specification checked | 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-27 |
| Market price checked | See checked price sources | See checked price sources |
Use the individual model pages for the underlying source links and dated checks. A highlighted difference is not automatically a winner; the better value depends on your use case.
Buyer questions
What the differences mean
Price
Ninja 500 is currently ₱353,800; 450SR is ₱299,900. These are dated observed records, not a promise of dealer inventory or final transaction price.
Engine displacement
Ninja 500 lists 451 cc, 51.3 hp and 42.6 Nm; 450SR lists 449.5 cc, 51 hp and 40 Nm. Output figures are compared on paper only; gearing and test methods are not normalized here.
Horsepower and torque
Ninja 500 lists 451 cc, 51.3 hp and 42.6 Nm; 450SR lists 449.5 cc, 51 hp and 40 Nm. Output figures are compared on paper only; gearing and test methods are not normalized here.
Curb weight
Curb weight: 450SR is 2 kg lower than Ninja 500. Lower published weight can be relevant at parking and low speeds, but does not by itself prove easier handling.
Seat height
Seat height: Ninja 500 is 10 mm lower than 450SR. Seat width, suspension sag, rider proportions and footwear also affect actual ground reach.
Fuel capacity
Ninja 500 lists a 14 L tank; 450SR lists 14 L. MotoIndex does not yet have directly comparable published fuel-economy figures for both records.
Tires
Ninja 500 lists 110/70-17 front / 150/60-17 rear. 450SR lists 110/70-17 front / 150/60-17 rear. Wheel and tire sizes are specifications, not a standalone handling score.
ABS and braking
Ninja 500: Brake package varies; anti-lock equipment not asserted for this model-level record. 450SR: ABS. Variant-specific equipment can differ, so check the exact variant and the linked model sources before buying.
Which is lighter?
Curb weight: 450SR is 2 kg lower than Ninja 500. Lower published weight can be relevant at parking and low speeds, but does not by itself prove easier handling.
Which costs less?
450SR has the lower observed starting price in the current checked records.
Which has the lower seat?
Seat height: Ninja 500 is 10 mm lower than 450SR. Seat width, suspension sag, rider proportions and footwear also affect actual ground reach.
No generic score
Which one should you choose?
Choose Ninja 500 if
- 0.3 hp more published power
- 2.6 Nm more published torque
- 10 mm lower published seat
- 5 mm more ground clearance
Choose 450SR if
- ₱53,900 lower observed starting price
- 2 kg lower curb weight
- 0.2 hp/100 kg higher derived power-to-weight figure
These are factual advantages from the current model records, not an overall score or universal winner.
How MotoIndex compares these motorcycles
MotoIndex compares current Philippine-market motorcycle records using observed prices and published specifications. Differences shown on this page are calculated from the current records. Variant-specific equipment may differ. A numerical lead is not automatically a better motorcycle for every rider.
Last specification checks: Ninja 500 2026-08-25; 450SR 2026-08-27. Price checks: 2026-08-25; 2026-08-27.
FAQs
Which is cheaper, Ninja 500 or 450SR?
450SR has the lower observed starting price: ₱299,900 versus ₱353,800.
Which makes more power on paper?
Ninja 500 lists more power on paper: 51.3 hp versus 51 hp. This does not prove real-world acceleration or top speed.
Which is lighter?
450SR is lighter by 2 kg.
Which has the lower seat?
Ninja 500 has the lower published seat by 10 mm.
Which has the larger fuel tank?
Both list a 14 L tank.