2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM RC 390
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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 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 390 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 44 hp (KTM RC 390) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM RC 390) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM RC 390) to 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM RC 390) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 500 | KTM RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KTM |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 | KTM RC 390 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 52hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | Single disc with balanced actuation dual pistons | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Ø220mm Double piston | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ø41mm | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5299 | $7564 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs 2023 KTM RC 390: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and 2023 KTM RC 390 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the RC 390 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
Ninja 500 has a clear listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 500 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 390 is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 184 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 390 is listed higher (82.5 cm) than Ninja 500 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM RC 390?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM RC 390.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 52 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM RC 390.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 is lighter at 149 kg vs 184 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 500.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or KTM RC 390?
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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