Kawasaki Z650RS 2026 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 7.83 Lakh

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₹ 5.97 Lakh

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Kawasaki Z650RS 2026 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 2026 Z650RS Vs Ninja 500 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

2026 Z650RS Vs Ninja 500 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 5.97 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Z650RS 2026 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 7.83 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Z650RS 2026	Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price	₹ 7.83 Lakh	₹ 5.97 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Power	67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp	45 bhp
Engine	649.0 CC	451.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

2026 Z650RS Vs Ninja 500 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The Kawasaki Z650RS 2026 base returns 23 KM/L.

2026 Z650RS Vs Ninja 500 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS 2026 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 Valves
Engine CC	649.0 CC	451.0 CC
Engine Power	67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm	45
Max Torque	62.1 Nm @ 6700 Rpm	42.6
Top Speed	210 kmph	190 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Length	2065 mm	1995 mm
Width	800 mm	730 mm
Height	1115 mm	1120 mm
Wheelbase	1405 mm	1375 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	145 mm
Kerb Weight	192 kg	171 kg
Seat Height	800 mm	785 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular, Diamond	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	14.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.8 L	N/A
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	276 km	294 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork/125 Mm	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link With Adjustable Preload/130mm	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock With Adjustable Preload
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)	110/70-17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)	150/60-17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	High-contrast L
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		-
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	No
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Gear Indicator	No	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Single	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	No
ABS	Dual Channel	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	No
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	No

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