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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Honda Shine 125

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
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

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

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

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

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10.5 L
On a full tank~378 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm791 mm
Ground clearance135 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

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

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, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Honda Shine 125?

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

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

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

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

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 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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