Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R3 or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R3 and Ninja 500. Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.4.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. Yamaha R3 is 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of range, R3 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
R3 vs Ninja 500
| Key Highlights | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.4.65 Lakh | Rs.5.25 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 321 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
| R3 specifications | Ninja 500 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 5.24 Lakh Price Breakup | 5.94 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 14 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 321 cc | 451 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Ninja 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 298 | 310 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | No |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) | TelescopiFork |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm | MoNoshock Absorber |
Front Tyre Size | 110/70 R17M/C 54H | 110/70 - R17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 140/70 R17M/C 66H | 150/60 - R17 |
Front Type | Hydraulic single disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 220 mm | 220 mm |
Rear Type | Hydraulic single disc | Disc |
Instrumentation
| R3 Instrumentation | Ninja 500 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | - | 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
| R3 Exterior | Ninja 500 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| R3 Warranty | Ninja 500 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
| R3 Body & Suspension | Ninja 500 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Diamond | Trellis& high-tensile steel |
Engine & Transmission
| R3 Engine & Transmission | Ninja 500 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | Electric | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 321 cc | 451 cc |
Engine Type | 4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves | 451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.084 kwh | - |
Bore x Stroke | 68 mm x 44.1 mm | 70 mm x 58.6 mm |
Configuration | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Max Torque | 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| R3 Comfort & Convenience | Ninja 500 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | - | No |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Instrument Console | Digital | Digital |
Luggage Space | No | No |
Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Start Type | TCI | Self Start |
Safety
| R3 Safety | Ninja 500 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | 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 | - | No |
Slipper Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | - | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R3 Dimensions & Capacity | Ninja 500 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2090 mm | 1995 mm |
Width | 730 mm | 730 mm |
Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase | 1380 mm | 1375 mm |
Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 145 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 14 Litres |
Seat Height | 780 mm | 785 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 169 kg | 171 kg |
Pros & Cons
| R3 Pros & Cons | Ninja 500 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 500
Safety
R3 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Ninja 500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.
Comfort & Convenience
Yamaha R3 has features like Pillion Footrest, 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 R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Yamaha R3 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Yamaha R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 FAQs
What is the on-road price of Yamaha R3?
The on-road price of Yamaha R3 is Rs. 5.24 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is Rs. 5.94 Lakh in New Delhi.