Ninja 500 2026 Ninja 500 [2026] Standard vs RC 390 GP Edition
Compare selected variants side by side across prices, specifications, and features.
Cheaper to buy
RC 390 GP Edition
₹4.12 Lakh
More powerful
Ninja 500 2026 Ninja 500 [2026] Standard
44.7 bhp
Better power-to-weight
Ninja 500 2026 Ninja 500 [2026] Standard
261 bhp/tonne
Lighter
Ninja 500 2026 Ninja 500 [2026] Standard
171 kg
Faster
Ninja 500 2026 Ninja 500 [2026] Standard
190 kmph
Cheaper to run
RC 390 GP Edition
₹3.62/km
 Kawasaki Ninja 500 2026Ninja 500 [2026] Standard ₹5.76 Lakh |  KTM RC 390GP Edition ₹3.34 Lakh | ||
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| Price & Ownership | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹5.76 Lakh | ₹3.34 Lakh | |
| On-Road Price (Bhupalpally) | ₹7.03 Lakh (est.) | ₹4.12 Lakh (est.) | |
| EMI (per month) | ₹18,003 | ₹10,553 | |
| Running Cost | ₹5.00/km | ₹3.62/km | |
| At a Glance | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Body Type | Sport | Sport | |
| Availability | Discontinued | On sale | |
| Colours | Lime Green | Blue GP Edition Orange | |
| Engine & Performance | |||
| Engine | 451 cc | 373 cc | |
| Power | 44.70 bhp | 42.90 bhp | |
| Torque | 42.60 Nm | 37.00 Nm | |
| Power-to-Weight | 261.4 bhp/tonne | 249.4 bhp/tonne | |
| Torque-to-Weight | 249.1 Nm/tonne | 215.1 Nm/tonne | |
| Top Speed | 190 kmph | 160 kmph | |
| Fuel & Efficiency | |||
| Mileage | 21.00 kmpl | 29.00 kmpl | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.00 litres | 13.70 litres | |
| Range on a Full Tank | 294 km | 397 km | |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Kerb Weight | 171 kg | 172 kg | |
| Seat Height | 785 mm | 835 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 153 mm | |
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 mm x 58.6 mm | 89 mm x 60 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.88:1 | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2B | BS6 Phase 2B | |
| Displacement | Not listed | 373.27 cc | |
| Max Power | Not listed | 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm | |
| Max Torque | Not listed | 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm | |
| Performance | |||
| Mileage - ARAI | Not listed | 29 kmpl | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | Not listed | 29 kmpl | |
| Top Speed | Not listed | 160 kmph | |
| Riding Range | Not listed | 397 km | |
| Riding Modes | Not listed | No | |
| Electricals | |||
| Battery | 12V, 8.6Ah | 12V/8Ah | |
| Instrument Console | 5 inch LCD Display with Brightness Control | 5 inch TFT Display | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| GPS & Navigation | No | Turn by Turn Navigation | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | Not listed | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Digital | |
| Distance to Empty | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Assist | No | Not listed | |
| Tripmeter | 2 Tripmeters, Digital | 2 Tripmeters, Digital | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Not listed | |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Clutch | Not listed | Assist And Slipper Clutch | |
| Quickshifter | Not listed | Yes | |
| Clutch | |||
| Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Not listed | |
| Brakes | |||
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | |
| Suspension | |||
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter | |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Absorber | WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | Yes | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Wheels & Tyres | |||
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Wheel Size | Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch | Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch | |
| Tyre Size | Front - 110/70 - R17, Rear - 150/60 - R17 | Front - 110/70 - 17, Rear - 150/60 - 17 | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | Front - 28 psi, Rear - 32 psi | Front - 29 psi, Rear - 29 psi | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | Front - 28 psi, Rear - 32 psi | Front - 29 psi, Rear - 30 psi | |
| Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Steel trellis frame, powder coated | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.8 litres | 1.5 litres | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1995 mm x 730 mm x 1120 mm | Not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm | 1355 mm | |
| Seat & Storage | |||
| Pillion Seat | Stepped Seat | Stepped Seat | |
| Pillion Comfort | Footrest, Grab rail | Footrest, Grab rail | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
| Lights | |||
| Headlight | Dual LED Projector Headlamp | LED Projector Headlamp | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Not listed | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | No | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | |
| DRLs | Not listed | Yes | |
| Safety | |||
| Saree Guard | Yes | Yes | |
| Quickshifter | No | Not listed | |
| Traction Control | No | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Not listed | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Not listed | |
| Stand Alarm | Not listed | Yes | |
| Convenience | |||
| USB Charging Port | Front | No | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | No | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Silent Start | No | No | |
| Kill Switch | Not listed | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Not listed | Not Available | |
| Warranty & Service | |||
| Vehicle Warranty | 36,000 km or 3 years | 30000 km or 2 years | |
| No. of Free Services | 0 | Not listed | |
| Number of Free Services | Not listed | 3 | |
| 1st Service | Not listed | 1000 km or 45 days | |
| 2nd Service | Not listed | 8500 km or 150 days | |
| 3rd Service | Not listed | 16000 km or 240 days | |
Best value in each row is marked green. "Not applicable" means the specification does not exist for that bike (an electric bike has no fuel tank); "Not listed" means the manufacturer does not publish it. A dotted underline marks a value published for the model rather than for that variant — where variants are known to differ on a specification, each shows only its own value. Assumes petrol at ₹105/litre and electricity at ₹8/unit; claimed mileage and range, so both sides read optimistic. On the on-road price at 9.5% for 36 months after a 20% down payment.
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