Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 85 SX

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs. 5.66 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.03 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of KTM 85 SX, priced at Rs. 6.69 Lakh. On the performance front, the Ninja 500 uses a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 85 SX a 84.9cc engine producing 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Ninja 500 and 85 SX, the Ninja 500 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the 85 SX stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Ninja 500 vs 85 SX Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Ninja 500KTM 85 SX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.66 LakhRs. 6.69 Lakh
Mileage 26.31 kmplNot Available
Engine 451 cc84.9 cc
Max power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Kerb weight 171 Kg75 Kg

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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 Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 18,317 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,086 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
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
Not Available
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
Not Available

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
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

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
Not Available
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1290 mm
Length
1995 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
145 mm
336 mm
Height
1120 mm
Not Available
Width
730 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
5.2 L
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
75 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
310 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

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

Frame Type
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Double Grinded Central Double Cradle Type Frame, Aluminium-reinforced Polyamide
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Not Available
Tapered Aluminum
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Digital
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs KTM 85 SX FAQs

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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