Kawasaki
Ninja 500
Ex-showroom price
From ₹5.76 lakh
ex-showroom
Bikes and scooters · head to head
Ninja 500 vs RC 390
KTM
RC 390
Ex-showroom price
From ₹3.33 lakh
ex-showroom, Delhi
Specifications side by side
Spec
Ninja 500
RC 390
Overview
Type
Sports motorcycle
Sports motorcycle
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
1
Colours
Lime Green
Orange, Blue
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 km (purchases after 1 April 2024)
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
451 cc
373.27 cc
Cylinders
2
1
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
45 PS
43.5 PS
Power (as stated)
33.4 kW {45 PS} / 9,000 rpm
43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm; 32 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max torque
42.6 Nm
37 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
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Mileage
3.8 l/100km
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Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
176 kg
172 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
176 kg
172 kg
Seat height
785 mm
835 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
153 mm
Fuel tank
14 litres
13.7 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
ABS
Cornering ABS, SUPERMOTO
Front brake
Single disc
Disc 320 mm, radial caliper
Rear brake
Single disc
Disc 230 mm, floating caliper
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹5,76,000
₹3,33,393
Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi
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Pros and cons
Ninja 500
- Pro: 785 mm seat height, lower than 92% of the 28 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
RC 390
- Pro: Cornering ABS
- Con: Taller seat than 82% of the 28 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (835 mm)