Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs Aprilia RSV4 comparison

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₹ 5.97 Lakh

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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs Aprilia RSV4 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ninja 500 Vs RSV4 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.

Ninja 500 Vs RSV4 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Aprilia RSV4 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 26.72 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 5.97 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Aprilia RSV4
Price	₹ 5.97 Lakh	₹ 26.72 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Aprilia
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Power	45 bhp	217 bhp
Engine	451.0 CC	1099.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Ninja 500 Vs RSV4 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Aprilia RSV4 base engine returns 14 KM/L. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 base returns 21 KM/L.

Ninja 500 Vs RSV4 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Aprilia RSV4 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 Valves	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 65-degree V4
Engine CC	451.0 CC	1099.0 CC
Engine Power	45	217
Max Torque	42.6	125.00
Top Speed	190 kmph	305 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 Cooling
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1995 mm	2055 mm
Width	730 mm	735 mm
Height	1120 mm	1105 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1435 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	171 kg	202 kg
Seat Height	785 mm	851 mm
Chassis Type	Trellis, High-tensile Steel	Aluminium Dual Beam Chassis With Pressed And Cast Sheet Elements

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	17.9 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	294 km	250 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Smart EC 2.0 Electronically Managed Öhlins NIX Fork. 43 Mm Stanchions, With TIN Surface Treatment Aluminium Radial Calliper Mounts, Adjustable In Hydraulic Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Pre-load, 125 Mm Travel
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock With Adjustable Preload	Upside-down Double Braced Aluminium Swingarm Öhlins TTX Monoshock With Smart EC 2.0 Electronically Managed Piggyback, Fully Adjustable In: Spring Pre-load, Wheelbase And Hydraulic Compression And Rebound Damping. 115 Mm Travel
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70-17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	150/60-17	200/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	High-contrast L	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Stepped Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No
6 riding modes	-
ABS	-
Engine Brake Control (EBC)	-
LAUNCH CONTROL	-
Speed Limiter(APT)	-
Traction Control	-
wheelie control	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	Dual Channel AB
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)	No	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	2 Years, Unlimited Km

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