Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.16 Lakh which is Rs. 1.26 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda NX500 priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda NX500 is 27.78 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda NX500 is powered by 471 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine. Honda NX500 is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 650 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

NX500 vs Ninja 650

Key Highlights NX500 STDNinja 650 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
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NX500 vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 STDKawasaki Ninja 650 STD
Rating
2 reviews
19 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 16,154 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 40,571 NX500 Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement
471 cc
649 cc
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
27.78 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
182 kmph
210 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
830 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
2165*829*1413 mm3
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1447 mm
1410 mm
Length
2165 mm
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
130 mm
Height
1413 mm
1145 mm
Width
829 mm
740 mm
Fuel Capacity
17.5 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
790 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Honda Road Sync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
...
Call/SMS Alerts
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Steel
Trellis, high-tensile steel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension
  • radial brake calipers or electronic aids.

Is Honda NX500 Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 650?

100% users have chosen Honda NX500 over Kawasaki Ninja 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 80 users have also rated Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Ninja 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda NX500 has out rated Kawasaki Ninja 650 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor NX500 Ninja 650
Mileage 5.0 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.8
Comfort 5.0 4.8
Maintenance 5.0 3.7
Features 5.0 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I am confused between Ninja 650 2020 KRT edition VS CBR 650R? Which one is better?
  • CBR650R makes more power and at higher RPM and makes slightly lesser torque. Ninja being a twin cylinder engine makes more torque at lower rpm although it makes lesser power. Ninja 650 is good for long distance cruising. CBR with the 4 cylinder engine gives a sporty riding experience and makes more top speed than Ninja 650.
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Honda NX500 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
Honda NX500 has out rated Kawasaki Ninja 650 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The Honda NX500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by Rs. 1.26 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
For the STD version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda NX500 has better performance.

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