Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R vs KTM RC 390
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R 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 ZX-25R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱406,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,535
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 ₱71,000 (17%) below the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R at ₱406,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RC 390 is estimated at ₱9,517 a month against ₱11,535 for the Ninja ZX-25R, a difference of ₱2,018 a month.
- The RC 390 has more torque (37 Nm against 22 Nm for the Ninja ZX-25R).
- The RC 390 has the larger engine (373 cc against 250 cc for the Ninja ZX-25R).
- The Ninja ZX-25R has the lower seat at 785 mm, 39 mm below the RC 390, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja ZX-25R carries more fuel (15 L against 13.7 L for the RC 390).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RStandard, ₱406,000 | KTM RC 390Standard, ₱335,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 250 cc | 373 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 15,500 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 22 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 12500 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | 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) | 1980 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 750 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1380 mm | 1343 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 824 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 125 mm | 158 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 183 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 13.7 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork | WP APEX 43, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, 320 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | 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 |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, power modes, assist and slipper clutch | 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.