Hero Splendor+ vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Hero Splendor+ vs Kawasaki Ninja 500: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Splendor+ Ninja 500
Expected ex-showroom ₹73,902 ₹560,000
Engine 97 cc 451 cc
Mileage 70.0 kmpl 21.0 kmpl
Power 7.912 bhp @ 8000 rpm 45.4 PS
Top speed 87 kmph —
Hero Splendor+
Hero Splendor+

₹73,902 Onwards

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Kawasaki Ninja 500
Kawasaki Ninja 500

₹560,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Splendor+ Ninja 500
Mileage 70 Kmpl —
Top Speed 87 —
Max Torque 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm —
Engine 7
Engine Splendor+ Ninja 500
Displacement 97.2 —
Compression Ratio 9.9:1 —
Cooling System Air Cooled —
Bore 50 —
No Of Cylinders 1 —
Stroke 49.5 —
Valve Per Cylinder 2 —
Battery 2
Battery Splendor+ Ninja 500
Battery Type Maintenance Free —
Battery Capacity 12V-3 Ah —
Fuel 6
Fuel Splendor+ Ninja 500
Fuel Supply Programmed Fuel Injection —
Fuel Type Petrol —
Fuel Capacity 9.8 —
Fuel Reserve 1 —
Low Fuel Indicator Yes —
Fuel Gauge Yes —
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Splendor+ Ninja 500
Ground Clearance 165 —
Height 1052 —
Kerb Weight 112 —
Length 2000 —
Passenger Footrest Yes —
Saddle Height 785 —
Seat Height 785 —
Width 720 —
Transmission 3
Transmission Splendor+ Ninja 500
Clutch Multiplate Wet Type —
Gear Box 4 Speed —
Transmission Constant Mesh —
Brakes 4
Brakes Splendor+ Ninja 500
Rear Brake Drum —
Front Brake Drum —
Front Brake Diameter 130 —
Rear Brake Diameter 130 —
Suspension 2
Suspension Splendor+ Ninja 500
Suspension Front Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers —
Suspension Rear Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers —
Wheels & Tyres 9
Wheels & Tyres Splendor+ Ninja 500
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 - 18, Rear : 80/100 - 18 —
Wheel Size Front: 18 inch Rear: 18 inch —
Wheels Type Alloy —
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless —
Wheelbase 1236 —
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 —
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 41 —
Lights 2
Lights Splendor+ Ninja 500
Tail Light 12V -5 / 10W - MFR —
Drls Yes —
Instrument Cluster 4
Instrument Cluster Splendor+ Ninja 500
Instrument Console Analogue —
Odometer Analogue —
Speedometer Analogue —
Tripmeter Analogue —
Seat 1
Seat Splendor+ Ninja 500
Seat Type Single —
Features 1
Features Splendor+ Ninja 500
Additional Features XSENS Advantage Technology —
Other 11
Other Splendor+ Ninja 500
Max Power 7.912 bhp @ 8000 rpm —
Emission Type BS6 —
Engine Type Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC —
Body Type Commuter Bike —
Drive Type Chain drive —
Frame Tubular Double Cradle —
Braking Type Integrated Braking System —
Ignition DC - Digital CDI —
Tubless Yes —
Head Light 12V 35 / 35W Halogen Bulb MFR —
Turn Signal Lamp 12V 10W x 4 - MFR —

Price difference

Hero Splendor+ starts at ₹73,902 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 starts at ₹560,000. Hero Splendor+ is cheaper by ₹486,098 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Hero Splendor+ is listed at 70 kmpl; Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed at 21 kmpl. Hero Splendor+ claims 49 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Hero Splendor+ vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Hero Splendor+ or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Hero Splendor+ starts at ₹73,902 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 starts at ₹560,000. Hero Splendor+ is cheaper by ₹486,098 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Hero Splendor+ is listed at 70 kmpl; Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed at 21 kmpl. Hero Splendor+ claims 49 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Splendor+ or the Ninja 500?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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