Kawasaki Ninja 500
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 451 cc
- 45 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 171 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM RC 390
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 RC 3904
- Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
- Best fuel averageKTM RC 390~28 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
- Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
- LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |  KTM RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sports |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~28 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 9.5 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~266 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 @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 263 PS / tonne | 299 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 170 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) | 147 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 178 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm | 1,340 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 / Disc 230 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 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 RC 390?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 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 RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
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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.