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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs BMW S 1000 R comparison

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New Delhi
₹ 5.97 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs BMW S 1000 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ninja 500 Vs S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.27 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 5.97 Lakh.

SummaryKawasaki Ninja 500BMW S 1000 R
Price₹ 5.97 Lakh₹ 21.27 Lakh
ManufacturerKawasakiBMW
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage21.00 KM/L16.10 KM/L
Power45 bhp162.00 bhp
Engine451.0 CC999.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Ninja 500 Vs S 1000 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 R base engine returns 16 KM/L. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 base returns 21 KM/L.

Ninja 500 Vs S 1000 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 R 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 ValvesWater/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valve
Engine CC 451.0 CC999.0 CC
Engine Power 45162.00
Max Torque 42.6114.00
Top Speed 190 kmph200 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2BS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid-cooledWater/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism N/ASelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 1995 mm2090 mm
Width 730 mm812 mm
Height 1120 mm1115 mm
Wheelbase 1375 mm1450 mm
Ground Clearance 145 mm140 mm
Kerb Weight 171 kg199 kg
Seat Height 785 mm830 mm
Chassis Type Trellis, High-tensile SteelBridge-type Aluminium Laminate Frame With Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 14.0 L16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity N/A4.0 L
Mileage 21.00 KM/L16.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 294 km265 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Telescopic ForkUpside-down Telescopic Fork Ø 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable
Rear Suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock With Adjustable PreloadAluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Rebound Damping Adjustable
Front Brake Type DiscTwin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size 310 mm320 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscDisc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 220 mm220 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 110/70-17120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre 150/60-17190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type AlloyCast Aluminium Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleHigh-contrast LTFT Digital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismElectric StartSelf-Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes
Stand IndicatorNoYes
Tripmeter Count-tick
Tripmeter TypeNoDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorNoYes
Gear IndicatorNoYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorNoYes
Pillion Seat TypeSplit SeatSplit Seat
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlNoNo
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity-cross
One-piece seat bench-cross
Rear pre-load adjustable-cross
Rear rebound adjustable-cross
Riding Modes Rain/Road-cross
Upside down fork-cross

Safety Features

Traction ControlNoYes
ABSYesDual-Channel
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftNoNo

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLs-Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)NoYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSNoYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery WarrantyNo3 Years
Standard Vehicle WarrantyNo3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers-cross

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