Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 65 SX

Kawasaki Ninja 500

₹5.66 Lakh*

KTM 65 SX

₹5.46 Lakh*

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Comfort & Convenience

Engine & Transmission

Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Data Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Exterior
Daytime Running Lights
Data Not Available
LED headlight
Data Not Available
Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years/36000 Kms
Data Not Available

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Detailed Comparison of Ninja 500 and 65 SX

Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 65 SX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1120 mm seat height. KTM 65 SX has 730 mm seat height and 4.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Competitors

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Kawasaki Ninja 500 ₹5.66 Lakh*	451 cc	44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	-	171 kg	785 mm
Moto Morini X-Cape ₹5.99 - ₹6.30 Lakh*	649 cc	59.17 bhp @ 8250 rpm	54 Nm @ 7000 rpm	23.92 kmpl	235 kg	835 mm
Aprilia RS 457 ₹4.24 Lakh*	457 cc	46.93 bhp @ 9400 rpm	43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm	30 kmpl	-	800 mm
Kawasaki Z650 ₹7.26 Lakh*	649 cc	67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm	19.02 kmpl	188 kg	790 mm
QJ Motor SRK 400 ₹3.99 Lakh*	400 cc	40.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm	37 Nm @ 7500 rpm	35 kmpl	186 kg	785 mm
KTM 390 Duke ₹3.39 Lakh*	398.63 cc	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm	35 kmpl	168.3 kg	820 mm
CF Moto 650 NK ₹4.29 Lakh*	649.3 cc	61.18 PS @ 9000 rpm	56 NM @ 7000 rpm	21 kmpl	-	815 mm
Yamaha R3 ₹3.39 Lakh*	321 cc	41.42 bhp @ 10750 rpm	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm	-	169 kg	780 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 300 ₹3.17 Lakh*	296 cc	38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm	26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm	25 kmpl	179 kg	780 mm

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
Front Disc Size	310	198
Front Wheel Size	R17	R14
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork 35 mm
Rear Suspension	MoNoshock Absorber	XACT WP mono shock
Front Tyre Size	110/70 R17	60/100 R14
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	60/100 R14
Tubeless Tyres		Data Not Available
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	180 mm
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc

Call/SMS Alerts		Data Not Available
Pillion Footrest
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Console Type	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator		Data Not Available
Engine Kill Switch		Data Not Available
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Seat Style	Single	Single
Side Stand Indicator		Data Not Available

Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	Data Not Available
Spark Plugs		Data Not Available
Engine Capacity	451 cc	889 cc
Engine Type	45R1 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine	Single cylinder 2-stroke
No. of Cylinders	2	1
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Bore x Stroke	70 mm x 58.6 mm	45 mm X 40.8 mm
Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Data Not Available
Max Power	44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm	Data Not Available
Max Torque	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	Data Not Available
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Hazard Warning Indicator		Data Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch		Data Not Available
Radial Tyres		Data Not Available
Pass Light		Data Not Available
Pillion Grabrail
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Slipper Clutch		Data Not Available

Length	1995 mm	1585 mm
Width	730 mm	760 mm
Height	1120 mm	730 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1142 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	259 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 Litres	4.5 Litres
Body Type	Sports	Dirt
Unladden/Kerb Weight	171 kg	53.5 kg
Seat Height	785 mm	730 mm

Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		Data Not Available
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Daytime Running Lights		Data Not Available
LED headlight		Data Not Available

Pros		Strong 64.9cc 2-stroke engine offers sharp performance Lightweight chassis enhances handling and responsiveness 6-speed transmission helps riders develop proper control Premium suspension setup suited for motocross tracks
Cons		Not beginner-friendly for first-time riders Strictly track-focused, no daily usability Taller seat height may limit accessibility

Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 65 SX

Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 65 SX: Specifications Comparison