Kawasaki Ninja 500
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 451 cc
- 45 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 171 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Duke
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
- KTM 390 Duke4
- Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
- Best fuel averageKTM 390 Duke~28 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
- Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
- LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |  KTM 390 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | KTM · Austria |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~28 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 13.4 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~375 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 451 cc | 373 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm | 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 263 PS / tonne | 270 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 167 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) | 163 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 151 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm | 1,357 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 / Disc 220 | Disc 320 / Disc 230 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
| Suspension (front / back) | — | 43 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 KTM 390 Duke?
KTM 390 Duke does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM 390 Duke?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM 390 Duke?
KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke if best fuel average, quickest (power to weight) 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
- KTM 390 Duke: 28pg, 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.