Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.16 Lakh which is Rs. 1.92 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 500 priced at Rs. 5.24 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in 1 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 650 vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights Ninja 650 STDNinja 500 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 45 PS @ 9000 rpm

Ninja 650 vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 650 STDKawasaki Ninja 500 STD
Rating
19 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.24 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 45 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 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. 19,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 14,347 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance Rs. 32,300 Ninja 500 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Engine Displacement
649 cc
451 cc
Max Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
45 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
83 mm
70 mm
Stroke
60 mm
58.6 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.3:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
45 PS @ 9000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 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
790 mm
785 mm
Length*Width*Height
2115*740*1145 mm3
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1410 mm
1375 mm
Length
2115 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
145 mm
Height
1145 mm
1120 mm
Width
740 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
790 mm
785 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Trellis, high-tensile steel
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Sports 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
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 650?

58% users have chosen Kawasaki Ninja 500 over Kawasaki Ninja 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 91 users have also rated Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Ninja 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja 650 is better on the grounds of mileage and performance.

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 Ninja 500 Ninja 650
Mileage 3.8 4.2
Performance 3.8 4.8
Comfort 5.0 4.8
Maintenance 3.8 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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Kawasaki Ninja 650 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja 500 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by Rs. 1.92 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
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. 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 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has better performance.

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