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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1553
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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 NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Yamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsScooter
Fuel average~27 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L7.1 L
On a full tank~378 km~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm765 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if best fuel average, lightest 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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