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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha MT-07

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
Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-075
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-07140 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Yamaha MT-0767 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Yamaha MT-07689 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Yamaha MT-07210 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Yamaha MT-07183 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Yamaha MT-07805 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Yamaha MT-07140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Yamaha MT-07
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L14 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc689 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne401 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)183 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm805 mm
Ground clearance135 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,400 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 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 is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha MT-07?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha MT-07?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Yamaha MT-07 about 183 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha MT-07: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-07 if most power, most pulling power 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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