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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YBR125G

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 YBR125G

Yamaha YBR125G

Rs 485,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  2. Yamaha YBR125G2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125G~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125G~585 km

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Yamaha YBR125G10.8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Yamaha YBR125G10.4 Nm

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Yamaha YBR125G124 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Yamaha YBR125G45 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Yamaha YBR125G585 km

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Yamaha YBR125G785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Yamaha YBR125G
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 485,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank~378 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne—
Top speed185 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,295 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 745 × 1,080 mm
Colours—Black, Orange, Blue, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-173.00-18 / 90/90-18
Suspension (front / back)—Telescopic fork / Twin shocks

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 YBR125G—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha YBR125G?

Yamaha YBR125G does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha YBR125G?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125G makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha YBR125G: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YBR125G 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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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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