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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Ninja 500
Kawasaki Ninja 650

Kawasaki

Ninja 500

From ₹5.76 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Ninja 650

From ₹7.91 Lakh

Full Ninja 650 page Change
Kawasaki Ninja 500Ninja 500 · ₹5.76 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja 650Ninja 650 · ₹7.91 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Ninja 500: ₹5.76 Lakh (ahead) Ninja 650: ₹7.91 Lakh Ninja 500 ₹2.15 lakh cheaper
Braking Ninja 500: Dual-channel ABS Ninja 650: Dual-channel ABS
Power Ninja 500: 44.7 bhp Ninja 650: 68 hp (ahead) Torque 42.6 vs 61 Nm
Weight Ninja 500: 171 kg Ninja 650: 196 kg Seat height 785 vs 790 mm

Pick the Ninja 500 for the lower price.

Pick the Ninja 650 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.76 Lakh
₹7.91 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.47 Lakh
₹8.83 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹17,191 a month
₹23,458 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
44.7 bhp
68 hp
Torque
42.6 Nm
61 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Displacement
451 cc
649 cc
Bore x Stroke
70.0 mm x 58.6 mm
83.0 mm x 60.0 mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 310 mm
Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable
Horizontal back-link, adjustable preload, 130mm travel
Frame Type
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase
1,375 mm
1,410 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
130 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
785 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
171 kg
196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 litres
15 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
USB Charging
Front
Not listed
Gear Indicator
Yes
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Vehicle Location Tracking
Last park location
Last park location
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Stepped pillion seat

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹5.76 Lakh
₹7.91 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Ninja 500₹5.76 Lakh Ninja 650₹7.91 Lakh Ninja 650 ₹2.15 lakh more

On-road price by city

Ninja 500 Ninja 500 against Ninja 650 Ninja 650

CityNinja 500Ninja 650Gap
Mumbai₹6.7 Lakh₹9.14 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.44 lakh less
Pune₹6.7 Lakh₹9.14 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.44 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.47 Lakh₹8.83 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.36 lakh less
Bengaluru₹7.05 Lakh₹9.62 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.57 lakh less
Chennai₹6.7 Lakh₹9.14 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.44 lakh less
Hyderabad₹7.05 Lakh₹9.62 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.57 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.35 Lakh₹8.67 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.32 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.59 Lakh₹8.99 LakhNinja 500 ₹2.40 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Ninja 500 or the Ninja 650?

The Ninja 500, by ₹2.15 lakh on the versions compared here: Ninja 500 Ninja 500 at ₹5.76 Lakh against Ninja 650 Ninja 650 at ₹7.91 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.47 Lakh against ₹8.83 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Ninja 500 Ninja 500 makes 44.7 bhp and 42.6 Nm and the Ninja 650 Ninja 650 makes 68 hp and 61 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,191 a month for the Ninja 500 and ₹23,458 for the Ninja 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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