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Suzuki GSX 125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX 1253
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5003
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX 125167 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX 125125 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Weight

Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX 125167 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX 125Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStandardSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank14.2 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight84 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed—185 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight126 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm785 mm
Ground clearance167 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,270 mm1,375 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm—
ColoursRed, Blue—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 310 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless110/70-17 / 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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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX 125 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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.