Yamaha MT-03 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Should you buy Yamaha MT-03 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 MT-03 price in Delhi is Rs 349900 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in Delhi is Rs 529000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the MT-03 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 MT-03 in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes in 1 colours. Out of 15 user reviews, Ninja 500 scores 4.6 whereas the Yamaha MT-03 tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews..The Yamaha MT-03 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Ninja 500 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl.

MT-03 vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights	MT-03	Ninja 500
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Max Power	42 PS @ 10750 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

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Basic Information	Yamaha MT-03	Kawasaki Ninja 500
On-Road Price	Rs.4.15 Lakh onwards	Rs.5.97 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Max Power	42 PS @ 10750 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
User Rating	4.6 Based on Yamaha MT-03 Reviews	4.6 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 11,352 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 16,351 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.27,672 MT-03 Insurance	Rs.26,140 Ninja 500 Insurance
Colours	Midnight BlackMidnight Cyan	Metallic Carbon Gray
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Yamaha MT-03

Kawasaki Ninja 500

On-Road Price

Rs.4.15 Lakh onwards

Rs.5.97 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

Max Power

42 PS @ 10750 rpm

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.6

Based on Yamaha MT-03 Reviews

4.6

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 11,352

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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.27,672
MT-03 Insurance

Rs.26,140
Ninja 500 Insurance

Colours

Midnight BlackMidnight Cyan

Metallic Carbon Gray

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-stroke, 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	TCI	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, 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	-	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	26.31 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Top Speed	170 kmph	190 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

Top Speed

170 kmph

190 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14 L	14 L
Width	755 mm	730 mm
Length	2090 mm	1995 mm
Height	1070 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	167 Kg	171 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14 L

Width

755 mm

730 mm

Length

2090 mm

1995 mm

Height

1070 mm

1120 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	-
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

Projector Headlights

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 MT-03
- Engine performance is flexible enough to allow for slow city commutes and fast highway rides
- Great handling - feels light, changes direction quickly and feels stable when leaned too
- Design - the LED headlight looks aggressive and the MT-03 has that overall feel of a sporty and compact streetfighter
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 MT-03
- Cramped seat - no space for taller or larger riders to move around
- Firm suspension - suspension kicks back when ridden over really bad roads and even the slightly bad roads aren’t absorbed all that well
- Lack of features - ABS and a basic fully-digital console is all that it has. Misses out on a slip-and-assist clutch, quickshifter, traction control and even Bluetooth connectivity - things that its competition have
- Extremely expensive price tag
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

MT-03
Ninja 500

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happy on Apr 23, 2025
5.0
Good bike good mileage
Good bike good mileage full safety nice look full speed bike racing bike very smooth clutch ads breaks power full front tyre break power full back tyre break Full pressure breaks. Five star ratings good company tyres power full engine very good mileage high light's. Rear and back very nice look. Thanku
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divy on Jan 08, 2025
3.5
Yamaha Mt 03 is well
Yamaha Mt 03 is well rounded motorcycle that comes with a perfect style,performance.It was a great choice for rider to fun and ride everyday.It is a combination of sharp aesthetic , engaging performance , and rider friendly features which make it standout option in naked bike segment.The Mt 03 offers a comfortable riding position,which ideal for daily riding.
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R
rohit on Nov 21, 2024
5.0
Amazing and best experience. Design
Amazing and best experience. Design is wonderful. Talking about the sound of this bike simple amazing for bike lover & i love it too
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akash on Nov 13, 2024
5.0
Dream bike for All class
What a experience.....overall I love the bike .. Features are awesome average also good and look oh my god mind blowing
2
Y
yogesh on Nov 07, 2024
5.0
I have given 5 star
I have given 5 star because the price of this bike is very decent and the features are very much in this bike
1
Yamaha MT-03 Reviews

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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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1
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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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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jyotirmay on Aug 18, 2024
5.0
Good colour with high speed
Good colour with high speed I am very impressed with this bike i love this bike its a monster in a genuine price
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FAQs on Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Ninja 500

Q) Which bike is better Yamaha MT-03 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

A) As per our average user rating, Yamaha MT-03 has a score of 4.6/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 500 has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper?

A) Yamaha MT-03 price starts at Rs 349900 & Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 529000 in Delhi . Yamaha MT-03 is cheaper between these.

Yamaha MT-03 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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