Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Moto Morini X-Cape

Should you buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Moto Morini X-Cape 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 5,66,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Moto Morini X-Cape price in is Rs 6,40,000 (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 X-Cape stand at 60.83 PS and 54 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in 2 colours whereas the Moto Morini X-Cape comes in 2 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, X-Cape scores 4.5 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 Moto Morini X-Cape Mileage is around 23.92 kmpl.

Ninja 500 vs X-Cape

Key Highlights	Ninja 500	X-Cape
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	23.92 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	60.83 PS @ 8250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Inline 2 Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 8 Valve, DOHC

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Moto Morini X-Cape
On-Road Price	Rs.6,38,000* Onwards	Rs.7,19,082* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	23.92 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	60.83 PS @ 8250 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews	4.5 Based on Moto Morini X-Cape Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,462 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 19,685 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance	Rs.27,882 X-Cape Insurance
Colours	Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours	Smoky AnthraciteView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Moto Morini X-Cape

On-Road Price

Rs.6,38,000* Onwards

Rs.7,19,082* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

23.92 kmpl

Max Power

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

60.83 PS @ 8250 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

4.5

Based on Moto Morini X-Cape Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,462

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 19,685

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,720
Ninja 500 Insurance

Rs.27,882
X-Cape Insurance

Colours

Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours

Smoky AnthraciteView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Inline 2 Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 8 Valve, DOHC
Displacement	451 cc	649 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet multi-disc	Wet Multidisc, Sliding
Ignition	Digital	-
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	70 mm	83 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	11.2 : 1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	54 Nm @ 7000 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 2 Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 8 Valve, DOHC

Displacement

451 cc

649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	-
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
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

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

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

Switchable ABS

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	23.92 kmpl
Overall Mileage	26.31 kmpl	23.92 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	-	4.53 sec Sec
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	-	5.59 sec Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	4.34 Sec
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	6.07 Sec
Braking 60-0 km/h	-	17.30 m Sec
Braking 80-0 km/h	-	30.31 m Sec
Braking 100-0 km/h	-	46.68 m Sec
Claimed Top Speed	190 kmph	175 kmph
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Performance

Highway Mileage (Tested)

23.92 kmpl

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

23.92 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

4.53 sec Sec

Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)

5.59 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	18 L
Width	730 mm	900 mm
Length	1995 mm	2200 mm
Height	1120 mm	1390 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	-
Ground Clearance	145 mm	175 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1480 mm
Dry Weight	157 kg	-
Kerb Weight	171 kg	215 kg
Seat height	785 mm	810 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

18 L

Width

730 mm

900 mm

Length

1995 mm

2200 mm

Height

1120 mm

1390 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	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	298 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	255 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	28 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

298 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

255 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

28 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

28 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, High-tensile Steel	Steel Tube Trellis Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Steel Tube Trellis 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
Moto Morini X-Cape
- Has Dakar-rally bikes inspired looks
- Engine is free revving and has ample low-end torque
- Gets fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension

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
Moto Morini X-Cape
- Does not get switchable ABS
- Tyres do not inspire much confidence
- Priced exorbitantly

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Ninja 500
X-Cape

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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2 4
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 2
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
1
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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1 1
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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sumant on May 03, 2025
4.5
One of a kind
Its a perfect adventure bike with versatile add on features and best for all indian terrain, all season low maintenance bike for intermediate riders, its worth buying budget motorcycle with good quality engine in this price segment, fuel economy is best compared to other same cc bikes , its too comfortable.. value for money
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FAQs on Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Moto Morini X-Cape

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Moto Morini X-Cape?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a score of 4.5/5 while Moto Morini X-Cape has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Moto Morini X-Cape is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 5,66,000 & Moto Morini X-Cape price starts at Rs 6,40,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper between these.

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