Yamaha R15 V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15 V4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15 V4 and Ninja 500. Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. Yamaha R15 V4 is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 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, R15 V4 provides a mileage of 51.4 kmpl (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
R15 V4 vs Ninja 500
| Key Highlights | Yamaha R15 V4 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.1.84 Lakh | Rs.5.29 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 155 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 51.4 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
| R15 V4 specifications | Ninja 500 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 2.06 Lakh Price Breakup | 5.99 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 Litres | 14 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 155 cc | 451 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R15 V4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Ninja 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 282 | 310 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 29 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 33 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 33 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) | Telescopic Fork |
Rear Suspension | Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension | MoNoshock Absorber |
Front Tyre Size | 100/80-17 | 110/70 - R17 |
Instrumentation
| R15 V4 Instrumentation | Ninja 500 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| R15 V4 Exterior | Ninja 500 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| R15 V4 Warranty | Ninja 500 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
| R15 V4 Body & Suspension | Ninja 500 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
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Images | ||
Frame Type | Deltabox | Trellis& high-tensile steel |
Engine & Transmission
| R15 V4 Engine & Transmission | Ninja 500 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 155 cc | 451 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve | 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 | 12 V, 4.0 Ah kwh | - |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 140 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 58 mm x 58.7 mm | 70 mm x 58.6 mm |
Configuration | 11.6 : 1 | 11.3:1 |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
| R15 V4 Comfort & Convenience | Ninja 500 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | No | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 2 | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | No | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| R15 V4 Safety | Ninja 500 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 3 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R15 V4 Dimensions & Capacity | Ninja 500 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
Width | 725 mm | 730 mm |
Height | 1135 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase | 1325 mm | 1375 mm |
Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 145 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1 Litres | - |
Body Type | Sports Bike | - |
Seat Height | 815 mm | 785 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 141 kg | 171 kg |
Pros & Cons
| R15 V4 Pros & Cons | Ninja 500 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15 V4 and Kawasaki Ninja 500
Safety
R15 V4 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System. Ninja 500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.
Comfort & Convenience
Yamaha R15 V4 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator 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
Yamaha R15 V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Yamaha R15 V4 has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Yamaha R15 V4 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 FAQs
What is the on-road price of Yamaha R15 V4?
The on-road price of Yamaha R15 V4 is Rs. 2.06 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is Rs. 5.99 Lakh in New Delhi.