Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Honda NX500 Price starts at Rs. 5.90 Lakh which is Rs. 66,000 costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 500 priced at Rs. 5.24 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda NX500 is 27.78 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda NX500 is powered by 471 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine. Honda NX500 is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

NX500 vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights NX500 STDNinja 500 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 45 PS @ 9000 rpm
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NX500 vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 STDKawasaki Ninja 500 STD
Rating
2 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.24 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 45 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc 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 ...
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 16,154 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 14,347 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 40,571 NX500 Insurance Rs. 32,300 Ninja 500 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Engine Displacement
471 cc
451 cc
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
45 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
70 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
58.6 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
11.3:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
27.78 kmpl
21 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
45 PS @ 9000 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
785 mm
Length*Width*Height
2165*829*1413 mm3
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1447 mm
1375 mm
Length
2165 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
145 mm
Height
1413 mm
1120 mm
Width
829 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
17.5 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
785 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
310 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
...
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
...

Is Kawasaki Ninja 500 Better Than Honda NX500?

100% users have chosen Kawasaki Ninja 500 over Honda NX500 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 19 users have also rated Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda NX500 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda NX500 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 500
Mileage 3.8 5.0
Performance 3.8 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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Which bike is best between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
As per the users experiences Honda NX500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper than Honda NX500 by Rs. 66,000.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
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, 451 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 500 produces 45 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda NX500 has better performance.

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