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What is the engine displacement for the Ninja 500 and CBR 500?
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The Ninja 500 has a displacement of 451cc, and the CBR 500 has a displacement of 471cc.
Describe the engine type and firing order for both the Ninja 500 and CBR 500.
Both motorcycles have parallel twin engines with a 180° firing order.
How do ergonomics compare between the Ninja 500 and CBR 500?
Both have a high handlebar and upright position, but the Ninja 500 has higher foot pegs and a slightly less comfortable handlebar angle.
What is the fuel capacity difference between the CBR 500 and Ninja 500?
The CBR 500 has 3L more fuel capacity than the Ninja 500.
Compare the front suspensions of the Ninja 500 and CBR 500.
The Ninja 500 has a conventional telescopic fork while the CBR 500 features an Upside Down Showa separate function fork (SFF-BP).
What type of lighting does the CBR 500 use compared to the Ninja 500?
The CBR 500 features full LED lighting, while the Ninja 500 uses LED headlights and tail lights but has bulb turn signals.
What is the seat height for both the CBR 500 and Ninja 500?
Both motorcycles have a seat height of 785 mm.
What advantage does the CBR 500 have over the Ninja 500 in terms of power?
The CBR 500 has a slight advantage with 47 horsepower.
What technological features are common to both the Ninja 500 and CBR 500?
Both motorcycles come with dual-channel ABS and TFT displays with smartphone connectivity.
Describe the tire differences between the Ninja 500 and CBR 500.
The CBR 500 has wider tires (120 mm front, 160 mm rear) compared to the Ninja 500 (110 mm front, 150 mm rear).
What is the cost of the CBR 500 and how does it compare to the expected price of the Ninja 500?
The CBR 500 costs £6,699, and the Ninja 500’s pricing is TBD but likely similar, with a potential higher cost for the SE variant.
What unique feature does the SE model of the Ninja 500 offer?
The SE model of the Ninja 500 offers a keyless system.
How do the rear suspensions of the Ninja 500 and CBR 500 compare?
Both models use linked monoshocks that are preload adjustable.
How does the weight difference between the CBR 500 and Ninja 500 affect their power-to-weight ratios?
Though the CBR 500 has more power, it also weighs 19 kg more, resulting in a power-to-weight ratio that is ~7% lower than the Ninja 500.
Identify the frame types for the Ninja 500 and CBR 500.
The Ninja 500 uses a trellis frame from the Ninja 400, while the CBR 500 uses a diamond tube steel frame.
What braking advantages does the CBR 500 have over the Ninja 500?
The CBR 500 has superior twin discs with four-piston radial mount calipers, compared to the Ninja 500's two-piston axial mount caliper and single disc.
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