Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Honda Rebel 500 price starts at Rs. 5.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.87 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 650, priced at Rs. 7.77 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Rebel 500 offers a claimed 27 kmpl, while the Ninja 650 delivers 21 kmpl. On the performance front, the Rebel 500 uses a 471cc engine producing 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Ninja 650 a 649cc engine producing 68 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Rebel 500 and Ninja 650, the Rebel 500 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Ninja 650 stands out for performance.

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Rebel 500 vs Ninja 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Rebel 500Kawasaki Ninja 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.90 LakhRs. 7.77 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmpl21 kmpl
Engine 471 cc649 cc
Max power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 191 Kg196 Kg

Rebel 500 vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Rebel 500 E-ClutchKawasaki Ninja 650 (2025)
Rating
3 reviews
20 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Rs. 7.77 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Rebel 500 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch 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 Not Available
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 30,032 Ninja 650 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
153 kmph
210 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
471 cc
649 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm
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
Not Available
Battery And Coil (Transistorised Ignition)
Compression Ratio
10.7
10.8:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
21 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork Travel - 125 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa Dual Shock Absorbers
Horizontal Back-Link Swingarm Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-130/90-16, Rear :- 150/80-16
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch
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
181 kg
Seat height
690 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.3 L
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2205*810*1090 mm3
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1410 mm
Length
2205 mm
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
130 mm
Height
1090 mm
1145 mm
Width
810 mm
740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.2 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
191 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
Not Available
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Trellis High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Rebel 500
  • Classic bobber styling with modern touches
  • Low seat height and relaxed ergonomics
  • Smooth and torquey twin-cylinder engine
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
Honda Rebel 500
  • Limited availability (only 3 cities at launch)
  • No riding modes or ride-by-wire tech even at this price
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension, radial brake callipers or electronic aids
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Honda Rebel 500 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
Kawasaki Ninja 650 has out rated Honda Rebel 500 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The Honda Rebel 500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by ₹1.87 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of Rebel 500 produces 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm 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
As per the users experiences the Honda Rebel 500 has better performance.

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