Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Should you buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Ninja 500 makes 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Shotgun 650 stand at 47 PS and 52.3 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in 1 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 comes in 5 colours. Out of 89 user reviews, Shotgun 650 scores 4.4 whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews..The Kawasaki Ninja 500 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl, while the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Mileage is around 22 kmpl.

Ninja 500 vs Shotgun 650

Key Highlights	Ninja 500	Shotgun 650
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	22 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
On-Road Price	Rs.6,38,000* Onwards	Rs.4,55,937* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	22 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	47 PS @ 7250 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews	4.4 Based on Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,462 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 12,471 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance	Rs.22,379 Shotgun 650 Insurance
Colours	Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours	Sheet Metal GreyView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

On-Road Price

Rs.6,38,000* Onwards

Rs.4,55,937* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

22 kmpl

Max Power

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

47 PS @ 7250 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

4.4

Based on Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,462

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 12,471

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,720
Ninja 500 Insurance

Rs.22,379
Shotgun 650 Insurance

Colours

Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours

Sheet Metal GreyView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Displacement	451 cc	648 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	2
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet multi-disc	Wet Multi Plate
Ignition	Digital	-
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	70 mm	78 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	67.8 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	9.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

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

Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC

Displacement

451 cc

648 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	Digital	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Windscreen	Yes	-
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	26.31 kmpl	22 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	190 kmph	170 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

22 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

190 kmph

170 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	13.8 L
Width	730 mm	820 mm
Length	1995 mm	2170 mm
Height	1120 mm	1105 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	2.7 L
Ground Clearance	145 mm	141 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1465 mm
Dry Weight	157 kg	-
Kerb Weight	171 kg	240 kg
Gross Weight	-	428 kg
Seat height	785 mm	795 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

13.8 L

Width

730 mm

820 mm

Length

1995 mm

2170 mm

Height

1120 mm

1105 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	300 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	28 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

300 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

28 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

28 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, High-tensile Steel	Steel Tubular Spine Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Steel Tubular Spine Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
- Looks beautiful, easily the best looking bike in the segment
- Fantastic fit and finish levels, makes it feel like very premium bike
- 650cc engine is easy to use in the city and very capable on the highway
- Handles quite well for its 240kg kerb weight

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
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
- 240kg kerb weight can be felt at slow speeds or when moving the bike around in parking lots
- Ride quality is far from good. People under about 75kg will be tossed around a lot
- Given its weight and size, it should’ve had at least a basic traction control system for more safety

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User Reviews of Comparison

Ninja 500
Shotgun 650

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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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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venkatesh on May 02, 2026
5.0
Worth it..
This is an excellent bike and had great fun riding. The back seat is include along with the bike. Had 1250km run including office travel and long rides and it has been fun doing both. Great comfort. The sheet metal grey gives a batmobile feel and experience. Looks damn good without the back seat, I generally carry it in my backpack.
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A
adesh on Mar 04, 2026
4.5
Review on Shotgun 650 (best in segment)
The reason I buy this bike was to get a reliable bike with price range up to 5 lakh, and I wanted a comfort and a good looking bike, so rather than getting GT 650 I chose this, and honestly I didn't regret my decision. Its a bike with comfort and power. Even Super meteor is there but that is more suitable for Long ride. So for shorter and comfy ride I chose Shotgun 650. Talking about positives, Really good looking bike, you we be the centre of attraction. Royal Enfield reliable engine with one of the best performance in this segments. Gives confidence on high speed. Talking about the Negatives, its a Heavy bike, so not suitable for every person, heating issue, not a major issue as this is ha heavy bike and so this is common. Yes, a person who want a good looking bike with a satisfying mileage and comfort and suitable for city rides. Even a person who want long tours with this bike is also possible but still there are better touring bike with this price range.
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A
anish on Feb 06, 2026
4.7
Best bike under 5 lakh .
This looks very cool on road. I'm impressed by his looks, and it come with 650cc engine. It gives me extra attention on road. I also looked for re super meteor650 but I personally love this one. It's seat height, exhaust everything is amazing. It's feels very comfortable while riding. I went for long ride with this bike around 130 km from patna to my home town it felt so comfortable. However, the mileage is less It gives u around 17 - 18 per litre. I personally recommend this bike to people age above 25 because it is a strong machine with heavy weight. Even this bike is so stable but it needs power to handle. It's gives u old bullet vibe with extra features and power overloaded .
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T
tariq on Jul 15, 2025
4.5
Best super bike for cruise
Best bike in this segment I love this bike not because this is good looking but also it gives you comfortable riding experience. I would suggest you if you are looking for a 650 Cc super bike under 5 lacks budget please go for it because it has super performance super stylish and super comfort. It not a bike it is a super bike.
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surya on Jun 30, 2025
4.3
This bike is very good and very good Looking
This bike is very good both in terms of looks and ride. When I bought this bike I thought I had bought a very expensive bike but after a few days I can't tell you how much the price of the bike has increased.Every person sees the bike and praises it, only then the value of the bike is known ye bahut achi bike ha
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FAQs on Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a score of 4.5/5 while Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 5,66,000 & Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 price starts at Rs 3,98,017 in Delhi . Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is cheaper between these.

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