Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.77 Lakh which is Rs. 33,100 costlier than base model of Honda NX500 priced at Rs. 7.44 Lakh. In technical specifications, Honda NX500 is powered by 471 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine. Honda NX500 is available in 2 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 650 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

NX500 vs Ninja 650

Key Highlights NX500 E-ClutchNinja 650 (2025)
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm

NX500 vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 E-ClutchKawasaki Ninja 650 (2025)
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.44 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.77 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 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. 20,368 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,678 NX500 Insurance Rs. 30,032 Ninja 650 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
...
210 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
...
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
471 cc
649 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
60 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Battery And Coil (Transistorised Ignition)
Compression Ratio
10.7± 0.2
10.8:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
...
21 kmpl

Suspension-Front
41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD Forks
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork Travel - 125 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Pro- Link Linkage, 5 Stage Preload Adjuster
Horizontal Back-Link Swingarm Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
830 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
2.3 L
Length*Width*Height
2165*830*1415 mm3
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1445 mm
1410 mm
Length
2165 mm
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
130 mm
Height
1415 mm
1145 mm
Width
830 mm
740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
...

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Trellis High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Coloured TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Pillion Seat
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
...
Traction Control
Low battery alert
...
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Android and iOS, Honda Selectable Torque Control
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Windscreen
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...

Vehicle Warranty
...
2 Years or 30,000 Km
4th Service
...
18000 Kms
Standard Warranty (Years)
...
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension, radial brake callipers or electronic aids
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Honda NX500 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The Honda NX500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by ₹33,100.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the (2025) version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque

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