[CAR REVIEW] Honda SH300i - When SH150i is not enough 2019

Appearing in the South Asia market, Southeast Asia in general and in Vietnam in particular, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 does not seem to be a rival because the names of KTM RC 390, Benelli 302R or Yamaha YZF-R3 are not peer-to-peer machines. However, it is not unequal because there is also a CBR400R but unfortunately only appears and exclusively for the Japanese market. But recently, Honda Vietnam has brought in the same model with only bigger machine, the CBR500R.

The 2019 model of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 sportbike series (left) only has a change in the stamp design and color scheme on the outside. While the equipment and engine are still no change compared to the previous version. First launched in 2013 in the European market in a series of 500cc vehicles, characterized by practicality, comfort but still bringing excitement when used, the 2019 version of CBR500R (right picture) is The tuning brings a sportier and sharper look, and new features are added to enhance the fun of the customer experience.

2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400 possesses a sport-city steering wheel, seat height is only 786 mm and width is reduced by 30 mm. As a result, the operator has a comfortable sitting position and can easily put his feet on the ground even with the height of Asians. Owning a new frame helps the overall weight of Ninja 400 about 186 kg. The frame design of the Honda CBR500R 2019 is diamond-shaped with a 35 mm diameter constant in the improved version 2019. The position and shape of the engine connection to the chassis, combined with the flexibility of the chassis help darken Optimize the ability to absorb the vibration of the car.

Similar to the previous model, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 2019 still owns a solidly structured chassis, the body has many features mixed with the Ninja 650 and influences the style from the Ninja H2 at the top. The car is also equipped with dual LED headlights and rear of the same type. LED front lights on Honda CBR500R 2019 with two newly designed separate balls bring a strong sporty feeling. New design LCD clock adds numerical position display and gearshift indicator, the display on the face is used LED bulb.

Similar to the previous model, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 2019 still owns a solidly structured chassis, the body has many features mixed with the Ninja 650 and influences the style from the Ninja H2 at the top. The car is also equipped with dual LED headlights and rear of the same type. LED front lights on Honda CBR500R 2019 with two newly designed separate balls bring a strong sporty feeling.

Steering wheel cluster Ninja 400 2019 is full of control buttons such as electric lock, start button, turn signals, phase / horn and horn. Next is the instrument cluster divided into two distinct areas including the LCD screen with information on gasoline level, ODO, speed, ECO function and large-sized rev counter similar to the Ninja 650. LCD clock The new design of the CBR500R 2019 adds a digital position display and a gearshift indicator, the displays on the dial are used with LED bulbs.

The suspension of the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a 41 mm telescopic front fork and custom monoshock at the rear with 5 levels. Similarly, the car uses disc brakes on both wheels including a 310 mm diameter front disc, a 220 mm rear disc with ABS. Fuel tank capacity of 14 liters, single 5-spoke wheels with 17 inch size and unladen weight at 168 kg.

At Honda CBR500R 2019, the car is equipped with 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with light weight and Y-spoke. 3.5-inch front rim with 120/70-ZR17 tires, 4.5-inch rear wheels and 160 / 60-ZR17. The front brake uses a single large 320 mm disc with a wave-shaped texture brake disc edge with a two-piston mount, the rear brake uses a single 240 mm diameter disc with a single-piston mount. ABS brakes are standard equipment on this model.

The distance of 2 wheel axles is set at 1,410 mm with a weight of 192 kg. Seat height is only 785 mm, making the CBR500R easy to control and control. The overall size of the car is 2,080 mm x 755 mm x 1,145 mm, 130 mm of ground clearance and a 17.1 liter fuel tank. Similarly on the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400, the length of 1,990 x width 710 x height 1,120 mm, wheelbase 1,405 mm with 140 mm height under the car.

Meanwhile, the heart of Ninja 400 2019 continues to be a double-cylinder, liquid-cooled, direct fuel injection with a capacity of 399 cc. This engine generates a maximum power of 45 horsepower at 10,000 rpm rev / min and maximum torque of 38 Nm from 8,000 rpm. Combined with 6-speed gearbox and comes with anti-slip clutch system when folding (Slipper Clutch). Meets Euro 4 emission standards.

Powering the CBR500R 2019 is the 471 cc engine block, 2 parallel cylinders, 8 valves, liquid-cooled. This engine block has been improved to help the car have better acceleration thanks to the 4% increase in power and torque in the low and medium speed range (3-7,000 rpm) thanks to the fine tuning. adjust the valve opening and closing time. The engine block of the car remains at 47 horsepower, two-way anti-skid clutch is additional equipment for this model and comes with a 6-speed gearbox.

This version of the GZ150-A continues to use S150FI engine block, 4 stroke, single cylinder, 149 cc capacity, air-cooled for maximum power of 11.5 horsepower at speed of machine 8,000 rpm and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The power on the two are combined with the 5-speed drive system.