Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Kawasaki Z500 Comparison

Updated: 09, Nov, 2023 12:56 AM

	Bajaj Pulsar N250 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,40,666 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 4 views All time: 64010 views	Kawasaki Ninja 500 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 5,24,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 5 views All time: 10782 views	Kawasaki Z500 Expected Price ₹ 7,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 0 views All time: 3492 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Wheelbase
	1351 mm	1375 mm	1445 mm
	Seat Height
	795 mm	785 mm	805 mm
	Ground Clearance
	165 mm	145 mm	170 mm
	Kerb Weight
	162 kg	171 kg	169 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	14 litres	14 litres	NA
	Overall Length
	1989 mm	1995 mm	2095 mm
	Overall Width
	743 mm	730 mm	745 mm
	Overall Height
	1050 mm	1120 mm	1080 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	10.5 secs	4.7 secs	4.7 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Footrest

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA	NA
	Electric Start

	USB Charging
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Bajaj Pulsar N250 mileage is 44 kmpl (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 mileage is 23.4 kmpl (approximate).	Kawasaki Z500 mileage is 23.4 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	Bajaj Pulsar N250 top speed is 151 kmph (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 top speed is 189 kmph (approximate).	Kawasaki Z500 top speed is 189 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 250cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 10.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc streetfighter is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	249.07 cc	451 cc	498 cc
	Gearbox Type
	5-Speed Constant Mesh	NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	1	2	2
	Engine Details
	249.07cc, Oil-Cooled, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, Fuel Injection, Single Cylinder Engine	451cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Engine	498cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Engine
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
	Cooling
	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Maximum Power
	24.5 HP @ 8750 rpm	45 HP @ 9000 rpm	50.4 HP @ 6,900 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	44.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
	Number of Gears
	5	6-Speed, Return	6
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
	Clutch
	Assist & Slipper Clutch	Assist and Slipper Clutch	Assist and Slipper Clutch
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
			NA
	Economy Riding Indicator
		NA	NA
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	NA
	Speedometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	Suzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZS 250, Bajaj Dominar 250, Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, KTM Duke 250	Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli TNT 600i, CFMoto 650MT, Kawasaki Z650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650NK, Honda CB650R, KTM RC 390, CFMoto 400NK, TVS Apache RR 310	Benelli TNT 600i, CFMoto 650MT, Kawasaki Z650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650NK, Honda CB650R
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Projector Head Light
		NA	NA
	Pass Light

	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Capacity
	9Ah	12Ah	12Ah
	Head Light
	Bi Functional LED Projector Headlamp	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Position Lamp
		NA	NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 250cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 10.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc streetfighter is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA	NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA	NA
	Features
		NA	NA
	Build Quality
		NA	NA
	Value for Money
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	300mm Disc	310mm Semi-Floating Disc, Balanced Actuation Dual-Piston	300mm Dual Discs with Two-Piston Calipers
	Rear Brake
	230mm Disc	220mm Single Disc with Dual-Piston Caliper	220mm Single Disc with Single-Piston Caliper
	Front Tyre
	100/80-17	110/70-R17 M/C 54H	120/70-ZR17
	Rear Tyre
	130/70-17	150/60-R17 M/C 66H	160/60-ZR17
	ABS

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	37mm Telescopic	41mm Telescopic Fork	41mm Telescopic Fork with Rebound Damping Adjustment
	Rear Suspension
	Monoshock with Nitrox	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Preload	Link-type Suspension with Adjustable Rebound Damping
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	Bajaj Pulsar N250	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500	2024 Kawasaki Z500
	Latest Price in India
	Bajaj Pulsar N250 price is Rs 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 price is Rs 5.24 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Kawasaki Z500 is expected to be priced around INR 7 lakh in India.
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Upcoming
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Sports	Street
	Official Tagline
	The New Beast in Town	NA	NA
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Caribbean Blue, Racing Red, Techno Grey	Metallic Spark Black	Candy Lime Green, Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Phantom Silver
	On Road Price
	Bajaj Pulsar N250 on road price is around 1.65 lakh.	Kawasaki Ninja 500 on road price is Rs 6.03 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.24 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.10 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.18 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA