Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Vespa ZX

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

Vespa ZX price starts at Rs. 1.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.46 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 500, priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Ninja 500 offers a claimed 26.31 kmpl, while the ZX delivers 45 kmpl. On the performance front, the Ninja 500 uses a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm and the ZX a 124.45cc engine producing 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm. If you're deciding between the Ninja 500 and ZX, the ZX is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Ninja 500 stands out for performance.

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Ninja 500 vs ZX Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Ninja 500Vespa ZX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.66 LakhRs. 1.20 Lakh
Mileage 26.31 kmpl45 kmpl
Engine 451 cc124.45 cc
Max power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Kerb weight 171 Kg115 Kg

Ninja 500 vs ZX Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)Vespa ZX 125
Rating
13 reviews
59 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Vespa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Vespa ZX Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Steel Wheel
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 3,468 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,086 Ninja 500 Insurance Rs. 6,838 ZX Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
3
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Engine Displacement
451 cc
124.45 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
CVT
Max Power
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm
Bore
70 mm
52 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
58.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Electronic EMS
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
9.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
26.31 kmpl
45 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Aircraft derived hydralic single side arm from suspension with Anti Dive characteristics
Suspension-Rear
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Dual Effect hydraulic shock absorber with four position adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
26 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 :-90/100 - 10, Rear :-90/100 - 10
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Steel Wheel

Dry Weight
157 kg
Not Available
Seat height
785 mm
770 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
130 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
700 ml
Length*Width*Height
1995*730*1120 mm3
1770*690*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1290 mm
Length
1995 mm
1770 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
155 mm
Height
1120 mm
1140 mm
Width
730 mm
690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
7.4 L
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
115 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
310 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
140 mm

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

Frame Type
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Monocoque Chassis
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Air Filter ( Paper Type )
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
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
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
5 Years or 60,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
60000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Vespa ZX
  • Stunning and timeless Vespa styling
  • Smooth engine with adequate power figures
  • Comfortable ride quality
Vespa ZX
  • Lack of features like smartphone connectivity
  • Expensive price tag despite being the most affordable one
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Is Vespa ZX 125 better or Vespa VXL 150 for semi hilly areas for a senior citizens?
  • Selecting between the Vespa ZX 125 and Vespa VXL 150 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the engine, features, drivability, etc. If budget is not a constraint, then you may go with the VXL 150. The iconic Vespa is much sought-after because of its funky design and reasonably powerful engine. Apart from the new paint schemes and alloy wheels, the brand has updated the scooter with smartphone connectivity as well. Called the Vespa Connectivity app, it lets users access their scooter’s details like service history and last-parked location on their smartphones. The Panic Alert feature helps the user to reach out to the pre-set emergency contact with the current location, should anything unfortunate occur. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for details.Read More: -
Q. Vespa ZX 125 is good or bad compared to other scooters?
  • Compared to other scooters, it doesn’t provide the value.
  • Vespa are for Those Who want 1) Retro Looks,2)Superb Build Quality,3)Throaty Engine,But Not Best among Mileage munchers...
  • Every scooter has its identity...wr carry luggage with pillion or 4 in a scooter..a family in a scooter..vespa is not meant for that..its for good roads better with single rider ...little vibrations..CVT gear is good ... vespa will make its place in our market...wait for electric scooter shoot out..
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Q. Which is the best for mileage between VESPA VXL 125 OR VESPA ZX?
  • Which is best for long journeys ,bad roads ,village roads
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Vs Vespa ZX FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Vespa ZX?
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 Vespa ZX is better on the grounds of performance.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Vespa ZX?
The Vespa ZX is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹4.46 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Vespa ZX?
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 125 version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of ZX produces 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm of power and 10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has better performance.

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