Kawasaki Ninja 500
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 451 cc
- 45 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 171 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 452 cc
- 40 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 196 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Kawasaki Ninja 5006
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 4503
- Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
- Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~30 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~510 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
- LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |  Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | Royal Enfield · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Adventure |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 17 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~510 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 451 cc | 452 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm | 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 263 PS / tonne | 204 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 160 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) | 196 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 / Disc 220 | Disc 320 / Disc 270 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 90/90-21 / 140/80-17 |
| 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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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- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Ashley Pomeroy, 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.