KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 price gone up Rs 5,000.
- Competes with Aprillia RS 457.
- 451cc engine making 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm of torque.
Kawasaki Ninja 500, MY2025, has been launched with a starting price of Rs 5.29 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs 5,000 more than the previous model, which also happens to be the only new thing about this bike, as every other detail remains the same as before. It is a direct rival to the Aprillia RS 457 and is available in just one colour option of 'Metallic Carbon Gray'. More details below - in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500
So, as mentioned above, everything is similar, except the price, and that's acceptable as this is a one hell of a sports motorcycle with all the muscle and technology, you all need in life. Let's talk about its specifications - It gets 451cc 4-stroke parallel twin engine making 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm with a 6-speed transmission. Front and rear wheels with disc brakes and ABS. Also, this bike features Assist and Slipper Clutch for an engaging riding experience.
There is an LCD instrument cluster too, with smartphone connectivity that happens through Rideology the App. Moreover, the Ninja 500 is built on a Trellis frame and gets RSU telescopic forks and mono-shock suspension at the rear. The seat height is 785 mm, which is ideal for people with a height from 5'6" to 5'10". Lastly, the colour option is just one - 'Metallic Carbon Gray'. Now, this bike straight competitor is Aprillia RS 457.
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Verdict
Kawasaki has upped the price by Rs 5,000 and changed the colour option, and launched the MY2025 of the Ninja 500. We believe the hike in prices occurred due to a rise in commodity prices. However, we were expecting it to get OBD-2B compliant, but there is no clarification on it. Apart from it, this is a fantastic motorcycle to ride, and its engine is just top class - super refined and packed with huge power. However, the limited service network of Kawasaki means only people living in metro cities or big cities can buy it.
