Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 85 SX

KTM 85 SX Price starts at Rs. 6.69 Lakh which is Rs. 1.03 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 500 priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 26.31 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine , while KTM 85 SX is powered by 84.9 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 2 different colours while KTM 85 SX comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 85 SX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 500 vs 85 SX

Key Highlights Ninja 500 (2025)85 SX STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm

Ninja 500 vs 85 SX Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)KTM 85 SX STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
KTM 85 SX Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Kick Start Only
Speedometer Digital ...
EMI
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 18,317 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance Rs. 17,293 85 SX Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
...
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
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Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Engine Displacement
451 cc
84.9 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
14 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Bore
70 mm
47 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
48.95 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
MEDJ Digital
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
...

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

Mileage (Overall)
26.31 kmpl
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Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Xact 43 Wp Upside Down Fork, Ø 43 mm, Travel - 278 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Xact Wp Pds Mono Shock, Travel - 305 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
15 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
15 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-70/100-17, Rear :-90/100-14
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
157 kg
67 kg
Seat height
785 mm
865 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
1.3 L
Length*Width*Height
1995*730*1120 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1290 mm
Length
1995 mm
...
Ground Clearance
145 mm
336 mm
Height
1120 mm
...
Width
730 mm
...
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
5.2 L
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
75 Kg
Tail Light
LED
...
Front Brake Size
310 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
...
Battery Capacity
12V / 8.6AH
...

Frame Type
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Double Grinded Central Double Cradle Type Frame, Aluminium-reinforced Polyamide
Digital Display Type
LCD
...
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
...
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
...
Kick Start
...
Riding Modes
...
Low battery alert
...
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
...
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
...
Daytime Running Lamps
...
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
...
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
...
Distance To Empty
...
Handlebar type
...
Tapered Aluminum
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
...
Mobile Application
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Digital
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
...
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
50000
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Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 85 SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper than KTM 85 SX by ₹1.03 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 85 SX?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 84.9 cc Petrol engine of 85 SX produces 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque

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