Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ninja 500 costs ₹2,42,000 more than the Ninja 300, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 72% extra.
The Ninja 500 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Ninja 300 and 6.5/10 for the Ninja 500.
Category by category
Price
Ninja 300
The Ninja 300 starts ₹2,42,000 lower (₹3,34,000 against ₹5,76,000), about ₹7,680 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Ninja 300
Ninja 300 claims 27 kmpl against 21 kmpl. That is roughly ₹8,770 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Ninja 500
Ninja 500 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 261 against 217 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Ninja 500
Ninja 500 gets rear monoshock, led headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and usb charging port.
City manners
Ninja 500
Ninja 500 is 8 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Ninja 500
Ninja 500 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Ninja 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ninja 300 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Ninja 500 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Ninja 300 | Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,34,000 | ₹5,76,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,77,048 | ₹6,55,080 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,67,420 | ₹2,11,270 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹18,100 | ₹31,444 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,92,568 | ₹9,27,794 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiNinja 300 | KawasakiNinja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,34,000 | ₹5,76,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹10,590 | ₹18,270 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 296 cc | 451 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 38.9 bhp | 44.7 bhp |
| Torque | 26.1 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 27 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 179 kg | 171 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm | 1375 mm |
| Length | 2015 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width | 715 mm | 730 mm |
| Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | 150/60-R17 |
Ninja 300 vs Ninja 500: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ninja 300 or the Ninja 500?
- The Ninja 300 is cheaper by ₹2,42,000 at the base variant (₹3,34,000 against ₹5,76,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ninja 300 or the Ninja 500?
- The Ninja 300 claims 27 kmpl against 21 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ninja 300 and Ninja 500 in Delhi?
- About ₹2,78,032: roughly ₹3,77,048 for the Ninja 300 and ₹6,55,080 for the Ninja 500, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹5,92,568 for the Ninja 300 and ₹9,27,794 for the Ninja 500, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Ninja 300 comes out ₹3,35,226 ahead.
