Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Adventure

Last Updated: October 30, 2026

KTM 390 Adventure price starts at Rs. 2.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.77 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 500, priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. On the performance front, the Ninja 500 uses a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 390 Adventure a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the Ninja 500 and 390 Adventure, the Ninja 500 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the 390 Adventure stands out for affordability.

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Ninja 500 vs 390 Adventure Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Ninja 500KTM 390 Adventure
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.66 LakhRs. 2.89 Lakh
Mileage 26.31 kmplNot Available
Engine 451 cc349.32 cc
Max power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 171 Kg181 Kg

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Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)KTM 390 Adventure STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
KTM 390 Adventure Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 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. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,915 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance Rs. 13,551 390 Adventure Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
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
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Displacement
451 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
70 mm
89 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
56.15 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Not Available
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
26.31 kmpl
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
230 PS/tonne
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
USD - Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Monoshock - Wheel Travel - 205 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Front :- 100/90-19Rear :-130/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
157 kg
Not Available
Seat height
785 mm
825 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1995*730*1120 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1470 mm
Length
1995 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
145 mm
228 mm
Height
1120 mm
Not Available
Width
730 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
181 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Cornering ABS
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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KTM 390 Adventure
  • Is priced quite decently
  • Gets loads of features
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Misses out on adjustable suspension
  • Uncomfortable pillion seat experience
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Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Adventure?
The KTM 390 Adventure is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹2.77 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Adventure?
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, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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