Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 and the Yamaha YZF-R3 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. 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: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R3
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱299,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,495
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱299,000, which is ₱54,800 (15%) below the Kawasaki Ninja 500 at ₱353,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R3 is estimated at ₱8,495 a month against ₱9,981 for the Ninja 500, a difference of ₱1,486 a month.
- The Ninja 500 makes more power (52 PS against 42 PS for the YZF-R3).
- The Ninja 500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 29.6 Nm for the YZF-R3).
- The Ninja 500 has the larger engine (451 cc against 321 cc for the YZF-R3).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 500Standard, ₱353,800 | Yamaha YZF-R3Standard, ₱299,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 451 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 52 PS | 42 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,000 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 42.6 Nm | 29.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | 9000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1995 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | 730 mm | 735 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1120 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1375 mm | 1380 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 170 kg | 169 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Upside down telescopic fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 110/70R-17M/C (54H) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 140/70R-17M/C (66H) Tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| 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.