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Hero Splendor Plus vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

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. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5004
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~65 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~637 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance165 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 310 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 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.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. 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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