Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs Kawasaki Z650RS comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 5.97 Lakh

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₹ 7.69 Lakh

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ninja 500 Vs Z650RS 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 Z650RS – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Z650RS in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.69 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 5.97 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Kawasaki Z650RS
Price	₹ 5.97 Lakh	₹ 7.69 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	23.00 KM/L
Power	45 bhp	67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	451.0 CC	649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Ninja 500 Vs Z650RS – Which gives Better Mileage?

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

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

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Z650RS 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, Parallel Twin
Engine CC	451.0 CC	649.0 CC
Engine Power	45	67.31 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	42.6	64 Nm @ 6700 Rpm
Top Speed	190 kmph	201 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	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	ø41 Mm Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock With Adjustable Preload	Horizontal Back-link With Adjustable Preload
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70-17	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60-17	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	High-contrast L	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	No
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	No
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Horizontal Backlink Rear Suspension	-
Parallel-Twin Engine	-
Relaxed Riding Position	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	2 Years

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