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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 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. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V4
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 200 4VKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L
On a full tank~480 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size198 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight137 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed127 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,353 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 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?

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  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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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