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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg
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. Kawasaki Ninja 5007
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4001
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Dominar 400157 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeCruiserSports
Fuel average~27 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14 L
On a full tank~351 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance157 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if most power, most pulling power 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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