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KTM RC 390 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and Ninja 500. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 390 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

RC 390 vs Ninja 500

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Kawasaki Ninja 500
PriceRs.3.16 LakhRs.5.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc451 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.16 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Euro 5 bike
Euro 5
Rs. 5.25 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.56 Lakh
Price Breakup
5.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
451 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
310
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPEUSforks4mdiameter
TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10 step adjustable
MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70 - R17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Trellis& high-tensile steel

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
373.27 cc
451 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 60 mm
70 mm x 58.6 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
12.88:1
11.3:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
1995 mm
Width
760 mm
730 mm
Height
830 mm
1120 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1375 mm
Ground Clearance
153 mm
145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7 Litres
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Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
835 mm
785 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
172 kg
171 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Added features - adjustable riding posture
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Looks better, new colour options
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
  • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
Cons
  • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
  • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 500

Safety

RC 390 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System. Ninja 500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 390 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Ninja 500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Owner Reviews

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    • Ak
      Anas khan
      27 Oct 2024
      5.0
      This is the most loved bike of all Indian and it has sports bike look easy to handle it's color variant and it has the speed that I love it
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      Pawandeep singh
      30 Days ago
      5.0
      Superb bike ever! I like this bike I love this bike ever it's color and comfort is superb I love it its speed is fantastic my dream bike is KTM RC 390.
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      THYKO
      7 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good and feeling better for the moment, it is a great idea to own one for the peaceful drive on the. the country and enjoy ride.
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      Uday Gogoi
      8 Month ago
      4.6
      This bike is so fast And drak racing bike. Good mileage, great engine power, Nice design, KTM RC 390 is awesome bike in India
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      Nakul aingh
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Superb and outstanding bike its an amazing and ming blowing design and power full pickup, I love KTM RC 390. killer looks.
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