BSA Scrambler 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

BSA Scrambler 650 price starts at Rs. 3.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 500, priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scrambler 650 uses a 652cc engine producing 45 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Ninja 500 a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Scrambler 650 and Ninja 500, the Ninja 500 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Scrambler 650 stands out for affordability.

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Scrambler 650 vs Ninja 500 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Scrambler 650Kawasaki Ninja 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.25 LakhRs. 5.66 Lakh
Mileage Not Available26.31 kmpl
Engine 652 cc451 cc
Max power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 208 Kg171 Kg

Scrambler 650 vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Scrambler 650 Raven BlackKawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)
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Brand Name BSA Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Max Power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Scrambler 650 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) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,897 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,573 Scrambler 650 Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Engine Displacement
652 cc
451 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45 PS @ 6500 rpm
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
100 mm
70 mm
Stroke
83 mm
58.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
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
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Telescopic Forks
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorbers
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 :-110/80-19,Rear :-150/70-17
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
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
157 kg
Seat height
Not Available
785 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1375 mm
Length
Not Available
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
145 mm
Height
Not Available
1120 mm
Width
Not Available
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
208 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
220 mm

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

Frame Type
Not Available
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
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
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
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
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
36000
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BSA Scrambler 650 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BSA Scrambler 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The BSA Scrambler 650 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹2.41 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Scrambler 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
For the Raven Black version, 652 cc Petrol engine of Scrambler 650 produces 45 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 55 Nm @ 4000 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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