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.
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 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).
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| 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 |
| Extra features | -TFT Display |
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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.
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.
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