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Yamaha NMAX 155 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 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. Yamaha NMAX 1553
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha NMAX 155Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeScooterSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank7.1 L14 L
On a full tank~284 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight115 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed110 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight131 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-13 / 130/70-13110/70-17 / 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.

  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. 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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