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Honda Shine 125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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 5005
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~55 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L14 L
On a full tank~578 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm785 mm
Ground clearance162 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 310 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18110/70-17 / 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.

  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Honda Shine 125 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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