Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Should you buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Kawasaki Z650RS 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 Kawasaki Z650RS price in is Rs 7,69,000 (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 Z650RS stand at 68 PS and 64 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS comes in 2 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, Z650RS 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 Kawasaki Z650RS Mileage is around 23 kmpl.

Ninja 500 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights	Ninja 500	Z650RS
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Kawasaki Z650RS
On-Road Price	Rs.6,38,000* Onwards	Rs.8,60,426* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews	4.4 Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,462 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 23,560 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance	Rs.29,906 Z650RS Insurance
Colours	Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours	EbonyView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Z650RS

On-Road Price

Rs.6,38,000* Onwards

Rs.8,60,426* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

23 kmpl

Max Power

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

4.4

Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Scrambler Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,462

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 23,560

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,720
Ninja 500 Insurance

Rs.29,906
Z650RS Insurance

Colours

Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours

EbonyView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 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, Multi Disc
Ignition	Digital	Battery and Coil (transistorised ignition)
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	70 mm	83 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	10.8
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 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

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

Displacement

451 cc

649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	-	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	Digital	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	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	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	-	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	26.31 kmpl	23 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	190 kmph	212 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

23 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

190 kmph

212 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	12 L
Width	730 mm	800 mm
Length	1995 mm	2065 mm
Height	1120 mm	1115 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	1.8 L
Ground Clearance	145 mm	125 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1405 mm
Dry Weight	157 kg	-
Kerb Weight	171 kg	192 kg
Seat height	785 mm	800 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

12 L

Width

730 mm

800 mm

Length

1995 mm

2065 mm

Height

1120 mm

1115 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	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	220 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	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

28 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

28 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, High-tensile Steel	Tubular, Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Tubular, Diamond

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
Kawasaki Z650RS
- Beautiful retro styling
- Powered by the 650cc parallel twin motor
- Comfortable ergonomics

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
Kawasaki Z650RS
- Quite a bit more expensive than the Z650
- Only available in one colour scheme

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User Reviews of Comparison

Ninja 500
Z650RS

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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P
priyansh on Sep 10, 2025
4.3
Bike review
The staff is very helpful to select this bike My favourite part of this bike is Performance And nice to flex The looks are also nice specially the rim and tyre part The handling of this is nice if you know how to ride properly In the part of comfort it is average The sound is better than I thought
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1 1
J
james on Aug 14, 2025
4.8
Bike comfortable bike
This bike is absolutely amazing in 650cc varient this is one of the best bike in its range and the price value is not that much if anyone is trying to buy 650 bike i recommend to the person to buy the bike trust me it's the most comfortable naked bike in its varient and one of the best in indian market
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1
P
pradip on May 14, 2024
4.8
This bikw is very cheap and good
This bikw is very cheap bike in and the body style is so amazing cheaper and other superbike modes control feature prtty comfortable
1
A
aaradhya on Jan 08, 2024
3.7
Experienced Biker
It's just my review. Due to the high cost of repairs, I have to reduce the rating. However, the performance is good, and the mileage is average.
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FAQs on Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Z650RS

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Kawasaki Z650RS?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a score of 4.5/5 while Kawasaki Z650RS has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 5,66,000 & Kawasaki Z650RS price starts at Rs 7,69,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper between these.

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