BMW F 450 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

BMW F 450 GS price starts at Rs. 4.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 71,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 500, priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. On the performance front, the F 450 GS uses a 420cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Ninja 500 a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 450 GS and Ninja 500, the F 450 GS is the better pick for affordability.

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F 450 GS vs Ninja 500 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 450 GSKawasaki Ninja 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.95 LakhRs. 5.66 Lakh
Mileage Not Available26.31 kmpl
Engine 420 cc451 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 178 Kg171 Kg

F 450 GS vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDKawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)
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Brand Name BMW Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 13,553 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 25,051 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 26,086 Ninja 500 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Engine Displacement
420 cc
451 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6750 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
70 mm
Stroke
Not Available
58.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
26.31 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
20-25 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
157 kg
Seat height
845 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1375 mm
Length
2161 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
145 mm
Height
1210 mm
1120 mm
Width
869 mm
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8.6AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Enduro
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Not Available
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
36000

Pros and Cons

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BMW F 450 GS
  • Looks quite appealing
  • Loaded with electronics like riding modes, TFT display, and rider aids
  • Parallel-twin engine should offer a refined and strong performance
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The BMW F 450 GS is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹71,000.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
For the STD version, 420 cc Petrol engine of F 450 GS produces 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the (2025) version, 451 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 500 produces 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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