2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs 2024 APRILIA RS660
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 APRILIA RS660 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE) up to 100 hp (2024 APRILIA RS660).
- Torque spans 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE) up to 67 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS660).
- Weight spans 183 kg (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE) to 650 cc (2024 APRILIA RS660).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE | APRILIA RS660 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | APRILIA |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE | APRILIA RS660 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 650cc |
| Power | 52hp | 100hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 183kg |
| Front brake | Balanced actuation double piston Ø310mm | Brembo caliper-equipped, 4-piston dual 320mm disc, radially mounted master cylinder, steel brake hose |
| Rear brake | Balanced actuation double piston Single Disc Ø220mm | Brembo caliper-equipped, 2-piston 220mm disc, steel brake hose |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 120/70 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 180/55 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | Kayaba 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, compression, rebound, and spring preload, with 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Asymmetric aluminum rear swingarm, 130mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 195km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 15 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $11549 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View APRILIA price list |
| Extra features | -Aprilia Performance Ride Control System (APRC), electronic throttle control, ATCS (Aprilia Traction Control System) -AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), AEB (Aprilia Engine Brake Control), AEM (Aprilia Engine Map) -ACC (Aprilia Cruise Control System), 5 riding modes (track, road, mixed, and two personalized modes) |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs 2024 APRILIA RS660: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE and 2024 APRILIA RS660 are closely matched in weight, while the RS660 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RS660 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
RS660 has a clear listed power advantage (100 hp vs 52 hp).
Torque
RS660 has a clear listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 42.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS660 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 195 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 500 SE and RS660 have very similar listed weights (184 kg vs 183 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RS660 is listed higher (82 cm) than Ninja 500 SE (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs APRILIA RS660?
APRILIA RS660 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 195 km/h (121 mph) for Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or APRILIA RS660?
APRILIA RS660 has 100 hp compared with 52 hp on the Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or APRILIA RS660?
APRILIA RS660 is lighter at 183 kg vs 184 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or APRILIA RS660?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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