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KTM 390 Adventure vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Adventure5
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5004
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 390 Adventure~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Adventure~406 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Adventure406 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank14.5 L14 L
On a full tank~406 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm785 mm
Ground clearance200 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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

  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

KTM 390 Adventure does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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