Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha R3

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs. 5.24 Lakh which is Rs. 59,100 costlier than base model of Yamaha R3 priced at Rs. 4.64 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 21 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R3 is 25 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine , while Yamaha R3 is powered by 321 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 different colours while Yamaha R3 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha R3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 500 vs R3

Key Highlights Ninja 500 STDR3 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 45 PS @ 9000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
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Ninja 500 vs R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 500 STDYamaha R3 STD
Rating
11 reviews
50 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.24 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 4.64 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 45 PS @ 9000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Yamaha R3 Colors
Brakes Front 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. 14,347 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 12,729 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 32,300 Ninja 500 Insurance Rs. 21,455 R3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
451 cc
321 cc
Max Power
45 PS @ 9000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
70 mm
68 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Electric
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
25 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Peak Power
45 PS @ 9000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 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
785 mm
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
1995*730*1120 mm3
2090*730*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1380 mm
Length
1995 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
160 mm
Height
1120 mm
1140 mm
Width
730 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
785 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 7AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Diamond
ABS
...
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Is Kawasaki Ninja 500 Better Than Yamaha R3?

59% users have chosen Kawasaki Ninja 500 over Yamaha R3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 98 users have also rated Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Yamaha R3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has out rated Yamaha R3 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 Ninja 500 R3
Mileage 3.8 0.3
Performance 3.8 0.5
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 3.8 0.3
Features 5.0 4.8
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs Yamaha R3 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha R3?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has out rated Yamaha R3 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha R3?
The Yamaha R3 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by Rs. 59,100.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha R3?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has better performance.

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