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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Royal Enfield Bullet 350Earlier version in photo

Royal Enfield Bullet 3502023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 349 cc
  • 20.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 195 kg

In production, on and off, since 1932

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. Kawasaki Ninja 5006
  2. Royal Enfield Bullet 3503
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Bullet 350~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Bullet 350~455 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Bullet 350170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Royal Enfield Bullet 35020.5 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Bullet 35027 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Bullet 350105 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Bullet 350349 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Bullet 35035 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Bullet 350455 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Bullet 350115 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Bullet 350195 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Bullet 350805 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Bullet 350170 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Bullet 350Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~35 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14 L
On a full tank~455 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size349 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power20.5 PS @ 6,100 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight105 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight195 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance170 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,390 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 270Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 120/80-18110/70-17 / 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.

  • Royal Enfield Bullet 350—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Bullet 350 makes 20.5 PS @ 6,100 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Royal Enfield Bullet 350 about 195 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Bullet 350 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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