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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM RC 390

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

Kawasaki Ninja 500
KTM RC 390

Kawasaki

Ninja 500

From ₹5.76 Lakh

Full Ninja 500 page Change

KTM

RC 390

From ₹3.33 Lakh

Full RC 390 page Change
Kawasaki Ninja 500Ninja 500 · ₹5.76 Lakh
KTM RC 390RC 390 · ₹3.33 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Ninja 500: ₹5.76 Lakh RC 390: ₹3.33 Lakh (ahead) RC 390 ₹2.43 lakh cheaper
Braking Ninja 500: Dual-channel ABS RC 390: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage Ninja 500: Not published RC 390: 26.6 kmpl Claimed
Power Ninja 500: 44.7 bhp (ahead) RC 390: 43.5 PS Torque 42.6 vs 37 Nm
Weight Ninja 500: 171 kg RC 390: 172 kg Seat height 785 vs 824 mm

Pick the Ninja 500 for more power.

Pick the RC 390 for the lower price and cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.76 Lakh
₹3.33 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.47 Lakh
₹3.8 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹17,191 a month
₹10,102 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
44.7 bhp
43.5 PS
Torque
42.6 Nm
37 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
26.6 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Displacement
451 cc
373.2 cc
Bore x Stroke
70.0 mm x 58.6 mm
89.0 mm x 60.0 mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.6:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled with curved radiator and dual fans
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 310 mm
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Bosch 9.3 MP Cornering ABS (with Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
17-inch Lightweight Bionic Cast Alloy Wheels (1 kg lighter)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
43 mm WP APEX USD Open Cartridge Fork (30-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, 120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable
WP APEX Monoshock (5-click Rebound & Preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Frame Type
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on rear subframe
Wheelbase
1,375 mm
1343 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
158 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
785 mm
824 mm (Adjustable clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight
171 kg
172 kg (Dry: 164 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 litres
13.7 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
Length
Not listed
1960 mm
Width
Not listed
730 mm
Height
Not listed
1110 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Ambient Light Sensor
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes (KTMconnect with music and phone controls)
USB Charging
Front
No
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)

Safety & Convenience

Vehicle Location Tracking
Last park location
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
None (Ride-by-Wire with Supermoto ABS)
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED indicators in aerodynamic fairing
Taillight
LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED (Integrated into front fairing)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat with thick foam padding
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹5.76 Lakh
₹3.33 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 RC 390₹3.33 Lakh RC 390 ₹2.43 lakh less

On-road price by city

Ninja 500 Ninja 500 against RC 390 RC 390

CityNinja 500RC 390Gap
Mumbai₹6.7 Lakh₹3.93 LakhRC 390 ₹2.77 lakh less
Pune₹6.7 Lakh₹3.93 LakhRC 390 ₹2.77 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.47 Lakh₹3.8 LakhRC 390 ₹2.67 lakh less
Bengaluru₹7.05 Lakh₹4.13 LakhRC 390 ₹2.91 lakh less
Chennai₹6.7 Lakh₹3.93 LakhRC 390 ₹2.77 lakh less
Hyderabad₹7.05 Lakh₹4.13 LakhRC 390 ₹2.91 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.35 Lakh₹3.74 LakhRC 390 ₹2.62 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.59 Lakh₹3.87 LakhRC 390 ₹2.72 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 RC 390?

The RC 390, by ₹2.43 lakh on the versions compared here: Ninja 500 Ninja 500 at ₹5.76 Lakh against RC 390 RC 390 at ₹3.33 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.47 Lakh against ₹3.8 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Ninja 500 Ninja 500 makes 44.7 bhp and 42.6 Nm and the RC 390 RC 390 makes 43.5 PS and 37 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,191 a month for the Ninja 500 and ₹10,102 for the RC 390, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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