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Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Expected ex-showroom	₹231,000	₹560,000
Engine	204 cc	451 cc
Mileage	30.0 kmpl	21.0 kmpl
Power	26.5 bhp @ 10000 rpm	45.4 PS
Top speed	152 kmph	—

Yamaha YZF-R2

₹231,000 Onwards

Kawasaki Ninja 500

₹560,000 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 2

Performance	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Mileage	30 Kmpl	—
Max Torque	18.5 Nm	—

Engine 2

Engine	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Displacement	199 CC	—
No Of Cylinders	1	—

Fuel 3

Fuel	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	—
Fuel Gauge	Digital	—

Dimensions 2

Dimensions	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Seat Height	815	—
Total Weight	150	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Clutch	Slipper Clutch	—
Gear Box	6 Speed	—
Transmission	Manual	—

Brakes 3

Brakes	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Rear Brake	Disc	—
Abs	Dual channel	—
Front Brake	Disc	—

Suspension 2

Suspension	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Suspension Front	37 mm Upside Down Telescopic Front Forks	—
Suspension Rear	Linked Type Monocross Suspension with Adjustable Preload	—

Lights 3

Lights	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Tail Light	LED	—
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	—

Instrument Cluster 5

Instrument Cluster	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Display	Digital	—
Instrument Console	Digital	—
Odometer	Digital	—
Speedometer	Digital	—
Tripmeter	Digital	—

Seat 1

Seat	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Seat Type	37 mm Upside Down Telescopic Front Forks	—

Other 6

Other	YZF-R2	Ninja 500
Max Power	24 Hp	—
Engine Type	single-cylinder, four-stroke engine	—
Drive Type	Chain drive	—
Head Light	LED	—
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	—
Stepup Seat	Yes	—

Price difference

Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at ₹231,000 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 starts at ₹560,000. Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper by ₹329,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Yamaha YZF-R2 is listed at 30 kmpl; Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed at 21 kmpl. Yamaha YZF-R2 claims 9 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Yamaha YZF-R2 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at ₹231,000 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 starts at ₹560,000. Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper by ₹329,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Yamaha YZF-R2 is listed at 30 kmpl; Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed at 21 kmpl. Yamaha YZF-R2 claims 9 kmpl more.

Should I buy the YZF-R2 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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