2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500

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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.

Top on paper
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC
78 pts
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
22 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC
79.6 pts
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
19.4 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC
42.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
59.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC
69.9 pts
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
54 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC
62.3 pts
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
26.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here

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.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque spans 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500) up to 43 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC).
  • Weight spans 173 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC) to 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
Specification QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC Kawasaki Ninja 500
Brand QJMOTOR KAWASAKI
Model QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC Kawasaki Ninja 500
Engine size 450cc 500cc
Power 52hp 52hp
Torque 43nm. 42.6nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 173kg 184kg
Front brake Hydr.Disc ø300mm(double(ABS) Single disc with balanced actuation dual pistons
Rear brake Hydr.Disc ø240mm(ABS) Ø220mm Double piston
Seat height (cm) 78.5cm 78.5cm
Front tyre 110/70R17 110/70R17 M/K 54H
Rear tyre 150/60R17 150/60R17 M/K 66H
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Upside-Down Ø41mm
Rear suspension Telescopic coil spring oil damped Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 195km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14.5 L – 5.2 L/100km 14 L – 3.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $5299
Brand price lists View QJMOTOR price list View KAWASAKI price list
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2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500: listed specifications

The 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC and 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the SRK 450 RC has a lower listed weight, and the Ninja 500 has more displacement.

Engine displacement

Ninja 500 has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

SRK 450 RC and Ninja 500 have very similar peak power (52 hp vs 52 hp).

Torque

SRK 450 RC and Ninja 500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 42.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

SRK 450 RC and Ninja 500 have very similar listed top speeds (195 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

SRK 450 RC has a modest listed weight advantage (173 kg vs 184 kg). SRK 450 RC and Ninja 500 have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement and weight, while peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 195 km/h (121 mph) for QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC.

Which has more horsepower, QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Both are rated at 52 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC is lighter at 173 kg vs 184 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 500.

Which is better, QJ MOTOR SRK 450 RC or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

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.