Kawasaki Ninja 500
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 451 cc
- 45 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 171 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Ducati Monster
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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TVS Apache RTR 310
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 312 cc
- 35.6 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 169 kg
Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R
Ducati Monster2021 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 937 cc
- 111 PS
- 188 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Ducati Monster4
- TVS Apache RTR 3103
- Kawasaki Ninja 5002
- Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
- Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
- Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
- Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |  Ducati Monster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | TVS · India | Ducati · Italy |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~30 km/l | — |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 11 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~330 km | — |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 451 cc | 312 cc | 937 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm | 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 263 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne | 590 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 150 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 171 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) | 188 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 800 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 180 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm | 1,358 mm | 1,474 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 | Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
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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- Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?
TVS Apache RTR 310 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 TVS Apache RTR 310?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?
TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if best fuel average, lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ducati Monster: Nicholas Gemini, 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.