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Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R3 or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R3 and Ninja 500. Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.3.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. Yamaha R3 is 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.42 bhp @ 10750 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, R3 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Yamaha R3 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R3 vs Ninja 500

Key HighlightsYamaha R3Kawasaki Ninja 500
PriceRs.3.39 LakhRs.5.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity321 cc451 cc
Power41.42 bhp @ 10750 rpm44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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Yamaha R3 STD bike
Yamaha R3
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Rs. 3.39 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Euro 5 bike
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Euro 5
Rs. 5.66 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.82 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    6.41 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.5
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    321 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
    298
    310
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
    TelescopiFork
    Rear Suspension
    Swingarm
    MoNoshock Absorber
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 R17
    110/70 - R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    140/70 R17
    150/60 - R17
    Front Brake
    Hydraulic Single Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    220 mm
    220 mm
    Rear Brake
    Hydraulic Single Disc
    Disc

    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 / 30000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond
    Trellis& high-tensile steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    Electric
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    321 cc
    451 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
    451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Bore x Stroke
    68 mm x 44.1 mm
    70 mm x 58.6 mm
    Configuration
    DOHC
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    41.42 bhp @ 10750 rpm
    44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    Max Torque
    29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
    42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    Number of Gears
    6 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split
    -
    Side Stand Indicator
    check
    check
    Start Type
    TCI
    Self Start

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    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, Multiple Disc
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2090 mm
    1995 mm
    Width
    730 mm
    730 mm
    Height
    1140 mm
    1120 mm
    Wheelbase
    1380 mm
    1375 mm
    Ground Clearance
    160 mm
    145 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    14 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports
    -
    Seat Height
    780 mm
    785 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    169 kg
    171 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Engine performance is brilliant
    • Refined redline behaviour
    • Braking is very strong & spot-on
    • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
    • Overall design & build quality is superb
    Cons
    • Design is already aged in global markets
    • No modern features like the TFT console
    • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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    Safety

    R3 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, 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

    Yamaha R3 has features like Pillion Footrest, 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

    Yamaha R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Yamaha R3 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Yamaha R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Owner Reviews

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      • DM
        Deepak Mangalore
        4 Month ago
        5.0
        It’s very comfortable to ride, and the design is also impressive. I really like the power, and Yamaha delivers great performance. I truly like this bike it’s a nice one.
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        Lucky N
        9 Month ago
        5.0
        Very excellent bike. Too much good better performance, good looking very much aura. Too comfortable and so much better and good cylinder. Prices are good. Available in colors too good and much best bike.
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      • Hd
        Hitesh dangar
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        The bike offers competitive mileage within its category, making it an attractive option for users looking for a sporty yet efficient motorcycle.
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      • S
        Sdff
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        It features a lightweight and agile chassis that offers excellent handling characteristics. Its diamond-type steel frame provides rigidity while keeping the overall weight low.
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      • Rl
        Revaram lodhi
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        The design of the bike reflects a blend of sportiness, modernity, and functionality, making it an attractive option for users looking for a visually appealing and performance-oriented motorcycle.
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