Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Should you buy Yamaha R3 or Kawasaki Ninja 500 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Yamaha R3 price in Delhi is Rs 359900 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in Delhi is Rs 529000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R3 makes 42 PS and 29.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Ninja 500 stand at 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm respectively. Yamaha offers the R3 in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes in 1 colours. Out of 16 user reviews, Ninja 500 scores 4.5 whereas the Yamaha R3 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 12 user reviews..The Yamaha R3 Mileage is around 25 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Ninja 500 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl.

R3 vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights	R3	Ninja 500
Mileage (Overall)	25 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Max Power	42 PS @ 10750 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

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Basic Information	Yamaha R3	Kawasaki Ninja 500
On-Road Price	Rs.4.28 Lakh onwards	Rs.5.97 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	25 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Max Power	42 PS @ 10750 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 11,709 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 16,351 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.29,592 R3 Insurance	Rs.26,140 Ninja 500 Insurance
Colours	Icon BlueYamaha Black	Metallic Carbon Gray
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Yamaha R3

Kawasaki Ninja 500

On-Road Price

Rs.4.28 Lakh onwards

Rs.5.97 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

25 kmpl

26.31 kmpl

Max Power

42 PS @ 10750 rpm

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 11,709

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 16,351

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.29,592
R3 Insurance

Rs.26,140
Ninja 500 Insurance

Colours

Icon BlueYamaha Black

Metallic Carbon Gray

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Displacement	321 cc	451 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet multi-disc
Ignition	Electric	Digital
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	68 mm	70 mm
Stroke	44.1 mm	58.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1	11.3:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

Displacement

321 cc

451 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	-	Gear Position Indicator
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Yes	Digital
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Gear Position Indicator
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Adjustable Windscreen

Performance
Overall Mileage	25 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Top Speed	170 kmph	190 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

25 kmpl

26.31 kmpl

Top Speed

170 kmph

190 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14 L	14 L
Width	730 mm	730 mm
Length	2090 mm	1995 mm
Height	1140 mm	1120 mm
Saddle Height	780 mm	785 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	145 mm
Wheelbase	1380 mm	1375 mm
Dry Weight	-	157 kg
Kerb Weight	169 kg	171 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14 L

Width

730 mm

Length

2090 mm

1995 mm

Height

1140 mm

1120 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	298 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	220 mm	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

298 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Yamaha R3
- Design - looks like a proper Japanese sportsbike and will grab a lot of attention
- Versatile engine - tractable enough for city rides and rev-happy enough to enjoy being ridden hard
- Handling - changes direction with minimal efforts and inspires a lot of confidence when tipped into corners
- Comfort - tall clip-ons and a relatively upright riding posture means it’s quite comfortable for a sportsbike
Kawasaki Ninja 500
- 451cc twin-cylinder engine can handle everything: slow commutes, fast commutes, touring and even hardcore track days…all of it while being very easy to ride even for slightly inexperienced riders
- Looks - while the design hasn’t undergone a major change in years, the Ninja 500 is still a very good looking bike and will grab a lot of attention
- Handling - feels very nimble flicking from one corner to the other and once leaned over, the bike feels very stable as well
- Comfort - the raised clip-on ha

Yamaha R3
- Cramped lower body ergonomics - riders above 5’10 will find the lower body ergonomics quite tight
- No features - quickshifter, traction control and every Bluetooth connectivity, the R3’s console misses out on a lot of things that other bikes in the segment offer as standard. All it gets is a digital console and ABS
- A price tag of Rs 4,64,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) makes the R3 a very expensive bike
- The R3 is expensive and not the best value for your money. That said, it’s still a very reliable, fri
Kawasaki Ninja 500
- Lack of features - the Ninja 500 misses out on traction control, navigation, a quickshifter and even adjustable levers, features that a lot of lower-priced bikes have as standard
- Price - at Rs 5,24,000 (ex-showroom India), the Ninja 500 is a lot more expensive than its closest rival, the Aprilia RS 457, which costs Rs 4,10,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- The Ninja 500 is only available in one colourway: Metallic Spark Black, which is quite subtle. It not being offered in Kawasaki’s signature Lime Green

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User Reviews of Comparison

R3
Ninja 500

S
satyam on Apr 01, 2025
4.5
Yamaha R3 a great bike.
Yamaha R3 is a great bike, offer smooth performance and stylish design. It's 321 engine delivers great power, While comfort and breaking are impressive. It's a top choice for sports bike lovers. The aggressive styling and build quality make it stand out, while the upright sitting position provides a comfortable riding experience, even on longer rides. I think it's a great bike for all bike lovers.
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N
naresh on Feb 24, 2025
4.5
It was an memorable thing
It was an memorable thing that happened in my life were my Dad presented me a bike on my birthday. And the bike was my one of the dream bike to buy in my life. The dual led headlights and sculpted fuel tank give it a premium, aggressive look. Fuel efficiency is around 40-45 kmpl, depending on riding conditions.
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Y
yaseen on Oct 11, 2024
4.2
The mileage should be increase
The mileage is not bad but still bike performance is good and good looking bike mileage should be increase to 30-40 like they given to r15 v3 and v4
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V
vikas on Sep 14, 2024
5.0
Yamaha R3 bike review
Very peppy and nimble powerful machine looking are so better other brand and segment. Riding poacher very comfortable. This bike made for racing fun enjoy and long travel.
P
puran on Aug 29, 2024
4.2
Love Yamaha.......
It's great machine ,parfomce and pic up lovely and strong bike I m using R15 from last 9 years still I Love Yamaha
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R3 Reviews

R
rajeeb on May 06, 2025
4.5
Powe and Style Packege
Most stylish bike, power, performance, comfort,stying, full of packege. Service cost high but any one who owned Kakasaki he/ she may not worried about maintance cost. Top class bike ever, designe wow kaya kehna, mast bike hai there are not a single chance to complaint against this bike. This is the must buy vehicle.
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R
raafe on Mar 19, 2025
5.0
Best in segment with power delivery
Best in the segment with aggressive looks power delivery is great and the sound is excellent with good fuel efficiency and comfortable long drives rider doesnt get stiffness just a great machine by kawasaki The test drive was great and eagerly waiting for the bike the staff was also good and supportive
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B
bhaskar on Nov 09, 2024
5.0
Good driving experience, best bike
Good driving experience, best bike in the world I love it this bike bike performance was very good performance I love it
J
jatin on Oct 25, 2024
3.5
Great bike just worth
My neighbour have one and I also ride it on Sunday rides. Overall nice bike with the brand value of Kawasaki. Chlate time jb log dhekte h tab feel ate h koi superbike he chla rhe h 😂😂. Once Mount Abu Ride pr lekr gya tha kafi maza aya chla kr. Bike ki breaking kafi aachi hai. Bike comfortable h like R3 ke jaise haat dhukne nhi ate isme. Sitting posture normal sporty hai. Chaprio jaise nhi chlane pdte.
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D
dharma on Oct 12, 2024
5.0
Kawasaki love
Superb bike I love Kawasaki Very nice looking Amazing look engine performance are good Headlight so pretty Advance technology Price are good
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FAQs on Yamaha R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 500

Q) Which bike is better Yamaha R3 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

A) As per our average user rating, Yamaha R3 has a score of 4.4/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 500 has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Yamaha R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper?

A) Yamaha R3 price starts at Rs 359900 & Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 529000 in Delhi . Yamaha R3 is cheaper between these.

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