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Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Aprilia RSV44
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RSV4125 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RSV4217 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Aprilia RSV4125 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RSV41,074 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RSV41,099 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Aprilia RSV4305 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Aprilia RSV4202 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RSV4851 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RSV4Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank17.9 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1099 cc451 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power217 PS @ 13,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1074 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed305 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height851 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,436 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Aprilia RSV4 about 202 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RSV4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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