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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs BMW S 1000 RR comparison

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BMW S 1000 RR Price
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₹ 5.97 Lakh
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₹ 22.76 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs BMW S 1000 RR Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

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

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 RR in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.76 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.84 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 5.97 Lakh.

SummaryKawasaki Ninja 500BMW S 1000 RR
Price₹ 5.97 Lakh₹ 22.76 Lakh
ManufacturerKawasakiBMW
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage21.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
Power45 bhp206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm bhp
Engine451.0 CC999.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

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

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 RR base engine returns 17 KM/L. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 base returns 21 KM/L.

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

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 RR 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 Valves4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine
Engine CC 451.0 CC999.0 CC
Engine Power 45206.51 Bhp @ 13750 Rpm
Max Torque 42.6113 Nm @ 11000 Rpm
Top Speed 190 kmph299 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
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 mm2073 mm
Width 730 mm848 mm
Height 1120 mm1205 mm
Wheelbase 1375 mm1456 mm
Ground Clearance 145 mm120 mm
Kerb Weight 171 kg197 kg
Seat Height 785 mm824 mm
Chassis Type Trellis, High-tensile SteelBridge-type Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 14.0 L16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity N/A4.0 L
Mileage 21.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 294 km280 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Telescopic ForkUpside-down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 Mm, Spring Preload, Rebound And Compression Stages Adjustable
Rear Suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock With Adjustable PreloadAluminium Swing Arm, Full Floater Pro, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustable, Adjustable Spring Preload
Front Brake Type DiscTwin Disc Brake, Diameter, 4.5 Mm, 4-piston Fixed Caliper (5 Mm M Wheels)
Front Disc/Drum Size 310 mm320 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle Disc Brake, Diameter, 1-piston Floating Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size 220 mm220 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 110/70-17120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre 150/60-17120/70 ZR17
Wheel Type AlloyAluminium Cast Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleHigh-contrast LDigital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismElectric StartSelf Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes
Stand IndicatorNoNo
Tripmeter Count-Yes
Tripmeter TypeNoDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorNoYes
Gear IndicatorNoYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorNoYes
Pillion Seat TypeSplit SeatStepped Seat
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlNoYes
6.5-inch TFT Instrument console-tick
Bluetooth Connectivity-tick
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity-cross
Dynamic Traction Control-tick
Engine Braking Control-tick
One-piece seat bench-cross
Rear pre-load adjustable-cross
Rear rebound adjustable-cross
Riding Modes Rain/Road-cross
Upside down fork-cross
wheelie control-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlNoYes
ABSYesSwitchable ABS
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 PortYesNo
SOSNoNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery WarrantyNo2 Years With Unlimited Mileage
Standard Vehicle WarrantyNo3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers-cross
Six-Axis Sensor Cluster-tick

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