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Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 RS or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 RS and Ninja 500. Kawasaki Z650 RS Price starts at Rs.6.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. Kawasaki Z650 RS is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of range, Z650 RS provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Z650 RS is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Z650 RS vs Ninja 500

Key HighlightsKawasaki Z650 RSKawasaki Ninja 500
PriceRs.6.99 LakhRs.5.29 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc451 cc
Power67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Z650 RS BS6 bike
Kawasaki Z650 RS
BS6
Rs. 6.99 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500
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Rs. 5.29 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    7.91 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    5.99 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.7
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    451 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    272
    310
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    TelescopiFork/125mm
    TelescopiFork
    Rear Suspension
    Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
    MoNoshock Absorber
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - ZR17
    110/70 - R17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    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
    Tubular& Diamond
    Trellis& high-tensile steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    451 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    201 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    70 mm x 58.6 mm
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    Max Torque
    64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
    42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    Number of Gears
    6 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    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
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2065 mm
    1995 mm
    Width
    800 mm
    730 mm
    Height
    1115 mm
    1120 mm
    Wheelbase
    1405 mm
    1375 mm
    Ground Clearance
    125 mm
    145 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.6 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Cafe Racer
    -
    Seat Height
    800 mm
    785 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    192 kg
    171 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Has a decidedly retro look that will impress the old-school bikers
    • Offers great road handling characteristics
    • Priced quite attractively
    Cons
    • Available only in two colour options
    • Could be expensive to maintain
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    Safety

    Z650 RS comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Ninja 500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Z650 RS has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Kawasaki Ninja 500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Z650 RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Z650 RS has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1115 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Z650 RS and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Owner Reviews

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      • DB
        Dhara Babu
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        The sales and service centers needs to be expanded for an ease of the customer.
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      • DP
        Dhaval Patel
        3 Year ago
        3.6
        This bike is amazing which looks like Stunning design and Easy to ride in city traffi.
        Likes (1)
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      • N
        Negi
        3 Year ago
        4.6
        Its elegant appearance and silent motor make it the ideal bike for travellers.
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        Negi
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Kawasaki Z650RS comes with Dual Channel ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 12L. The seats are very comfortable to drive but I thinks looks and pretty average. Doesn't really Shout "wow" at the first glance.
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      • AK
        Aman Khanna
        3 Year ago
        4.0
        Negative point is ground clearance, rest features are good and Affordable price for everyone.
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