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KTM RC 200 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 200 or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 200 and Ninja 500. KTM RC 200 Price starts at Rs.2.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. KTM RC 200 is 1 cylinder, 199 cc Engine can generate 19 kw power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 200 provides a mileage of 43.5 kmpl (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM RC 200 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

RC 200 vs Ninja 500

Key HighlightsKTM RC 200Kawasaki Ninja 500
PriceRs.2.23 LakhRs.5.29 Lakh
Engine Capacity199.5 cc451 cc
Power19 kw44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/Range43.5 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM RC 200 STD bike
KTM RC 200
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Rs. 2.23 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Euro 5 bike
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Euro 5
Rs. 5.29 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.50 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    5.99 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.7
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    199.5 cc
    451 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Single Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    310
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    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)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Cast aluminium wheels
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WP?APEX?43
    TelescopiFork
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX - MoNoshock
    MoNoshock Absorber
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - 17
    110/70 - R17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    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
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    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
    199.5 cc
    451 cc
    Engine Type
    1-cylinder& 4-stroke engine
    451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    140 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    72 mm x 49 mm
    70 mm x 58.6 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    19 kw
    44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    Max Torque
    19.5 Nm
    42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    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
    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
    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 multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1980 mm
    1995 mm
    Width
    -
    730 mm
    Height
    1340 mm
    1120 mm
    Wheelbase
    1343 mm
    1375 mm
    Ground Clearance
    156 mm
    145 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.4 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    -
    Seat Height
    835 mm
    785 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    172 kg
    171 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design looks very aggressive & youthful
    • Engine performance is punch-packed
    • Fuel efficiency is delightful if ridden sedately
    • Loaded with latest features
    • Perfect tool for learning track riding basics
    Cons
    • Riding posture is very dedicated & uncomfortable for long rides
    • Pricey in comparison to the rivals
    • Suspension is too stiff for bad roads
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    Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 200 and Kawasaki Ninja 500

    Safety

    RC 200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, 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

    KTM RC 200 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder 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

    KTM RC 200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 200 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 1340 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 200 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Owner Reviews

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      • Dg
        Darpan gogoi
        08 Jul 2025
        5.0
        I love my bike more than myself! It's my dream bike, and I absolutely love riding it. It's super cool, and the power of my bike is perfect for me.
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      • AJ
        Abhee Jadhav
        30 Jun 2025
        5.0
        I like KTM for its features and performance, and mainly, its awesome look.
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      • MS
        Mukul Sharma
        5 Month ago
        5.0
        It’s a flying bird. The best part of my ktm 200RC bike is that no matter what in every condition and situation it never give up. it always give her 100% and apart with that she also give me that confidence which every biker wants from his bike and it’s simple word bike says Just fly me as fast as you can and leave all the worries and problem. and enjoy the best days of your life.
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      • AC
        Abhishek Chettri
        6 Month ago
        3.4
        Its a good bike from ktm looking for a new gen 3 now look seems good but waiting to check the performance of this bike as I waited for long time.
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        Hareprasaath
        6 Month ago
        5.0
        Excellent bike with great looks and quality It's India's fastest 200cc bike and power is insane and service is also good . The fit and finish of the bike are also amazing.
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