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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2004
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L
On a full tank~378 km~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h136 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm805 mm
Ground clearance135 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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.

  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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