Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM RC 390
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 and the KTM RC 390 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱353,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,981
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM RC 390
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱335,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,517
How they differ
- The KTM RC 390 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱335,000, which is ₱18,800 (5%) below the Kawasaki Ninja 500 at ₱353,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the RC 390 is estimated at ₱9,517 a month against ₱9,981 for the Ninja 500, a difference of ₱464 a month.
- The Ninja 500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 37 Nm for the RC 390).
- The Ninja 500 has the larger engine (451 cc against 373 cc for the RC 390).
- The Ninja 500 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 39 mm below the RC 390, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja 500 carries more fuel (14 L against 13.7 L for the RC 390).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 500Standard, ₱353,800 | KTM RC 390Standard, ₱335,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 451 cc | 373 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 52 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 42.6 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | Chain (520 X-Ring) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1995 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 730 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1120 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1375 mm | 1343 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 824 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 158 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 170 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 13.7 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | WP APEX 43, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, 320 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm | Single-piston floating calliper, 230 mm disc |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.