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Yamaha MT-07 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 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. Yamaha MT-075
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-07140 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0767 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-07689 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-07210 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-07183 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-07805 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-07140 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-07Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size689 cc451 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight401 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight183 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,400 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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, Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Yamaha MT-07 about 183 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-07 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, lowest seat 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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