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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM RC 390

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 500 and RC 390. Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5 and KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas KTM RC 390 is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of range, Ninja 500 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and RC 390 has a mileage of 28.9 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Ninja 500 vs RC 390

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja 500KTM RC 390
PriceRs.5.66 LakhRs.3.23 Lakh
Engine Capacity451 cc373.27 cc
Power44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge28.9 kmpl
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Euro 5 bike
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Euro 5
Rs. 5.66 Lakh
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KTM RC 390
STD
Rs. 3.23 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    6.41 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.64 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.5
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    451 cc
    373.27 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    310
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    30
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    TelescopiFork
    WAPEUSforks4mdiameter
    Rear Suspension
    MoNoshock Absorber
    WP APEX MoNoshock& 10 step adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    110/70 - 17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    -
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Trellis& high-tensile steel
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    451 cc
    373.27 cc
    Engine Type
    451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
    1-cylinder& 4-stroke engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    -
    0.096 kwh
    Top Speed
    -
    170 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    70 mm x 58.6 mm
    89 mm x 60 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    check
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    -
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1995 mm
    2145 mm
    Width
    730 mm
    760 mm
    Height
    1120 mm
    830 mm
    Wheelbase
    1375 mm
    1355 mm
    Ground Clearance
    145 mm
    153 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    1.7 Litres
    Body Type
    -
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    785 mm
    835 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    171 kg
    172 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Added features - adjustable riding posture
    • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
    • Availability of spare parts across the country
    • Impeccable handling around the corners
    • Looks better, new colour options
    • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
    • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
    • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
    Cons
    • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
    • Dizzy low-end torque
    • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
    • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
    • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
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    Safety

    Ninja 500 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . RC 390 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Ninja 500 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and KTM RC 390, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1120 mm seat height. KTM RC 390 has 830 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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        4.2
        I like it because when I drive I feel comfortable and design also good I like this bike and speed also good and seat also comfortable every thing good.
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