Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 200 Duke

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs. 5.66 Lakh which is Rs. 3.60 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM 200 Duke priced at Rs. 2.06 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 26.31 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 200 Duke is 35 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine , while KTM 200 Duke is powered by 199.5 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 2 different colours while KTM 200 Duke comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 200 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 500 vs 200 Duke

Key Highlights Ninja 500 (2025)200 Duke STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single cylinder, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 25 PS @ 10000 rpm

Ninja 500 vs 200 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)KTM 200 Duke STD
Rating
13 reviews
136 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.06 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single cylinder, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
KTM 200 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 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. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,629 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance Rs. 12,147 200 Duke Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Single cylinder, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI
Engine Displacement
451 cc
199.5 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
19.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
70 mm
72 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
49 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
...
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
11.3:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
26.31 kmpl
35 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17 , Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
157 kg
...
Seat height
785 mm
822 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
2.7 L
Length*Width*Height
1995*730*1120 mm3
2072*831*1109 mm3
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1357 mm
Length
1995 mm
2072 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
155 mm
Height
1120 mm
1109 mm
Width
730 mm
831 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
13.5 L
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8.6AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Split - Steel Trellis Frame Tubular , ( Bolt On Sub-Frame )
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
...
Low battery alert
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
Super Moto Mode ABS
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Tachometer
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS
...

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
30000
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs KTM 200 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 200 Duke?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But KTM 200 Duke is better on the grounds of performance.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 200 Duke?
The KTM 200 Duke is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹3.60 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 200 Duke?
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, 199.5 cc Petrol engine of 200 Duke produces 25 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 19.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has better performance.

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