Kawasaki Ninja 500
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 451 cc
- 45 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 171 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs BMW G 310 R
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Kawasaki Ninja 5005
- BMW G 310 R2
- Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
- Best fuel averageBMW G 310 R~30 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
- LightestBMW G 310 R164 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |  BMW G 310 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | BMW Motorrad · Germany |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 451 cc | 313 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm | 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 263 PS / tonne | 207 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 143 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 171 kg (with fluids) | 164 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm | 1,374 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
| Suspension (front / back) | — | 41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock |
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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or BMW G 310 R?
BMW G 310 R does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or BMW G 310 R?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or BMW G 310 R?
BMW G 310 R weighs about 164 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so BMW G 310 R is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 or BMW G 310 R: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy BMW G 310 R if best fuel average, lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BMW G 310 R: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.