Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan BS VI

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	451.00 cc	411.00 cc
Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, air-cooled
Engine Starting	Electric	Electric
Engine Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Clutch	Assist & Slipper Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Fuel System	Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2	Electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital	Digital electronic ignition
Cooling System	--	Air Cooled
Maximum Power	45 PS @ 9,000 min-1	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque	42.6 N·m @ 6,000 min-1	32 Nm @ 4000 - 4500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, return	5 speed constant mesh
Gear Shift Pattern	--	1-N-2-3-4-5
Battery	--	12 volt, 8 AH MF
Display	LCD Instrument Panel	--
Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Half-duplex split cradle frame
Headlamp	--	12V, H4-60/55W
Taillamp	--	12V, 4/1W

Front	110/70R17M/C 54H	90/90 - 21"
Rear	150/60R17M/C 66H	120/90 - 17"
Wheel / RIM	--	Spoke

Front	Semi-floating ø310 mm disc	300 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Rear	220 mm disc	240 mm disc, single piston floating caliper

Front	ø41 mm telescopic fork /120 mm	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel
Rear	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload /130 mm	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel

Colors

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Granite black Snow white Sleet grey Rock red Lake blue Gravel grey

Length	1,995 mm	2190 mm
Width	730 mm	840 mm
Height	1,120 mm	1360 mm
Kerb Weight	171	199
Seat Height	785	800
Wheelbase	1,375 mm	1465 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 litres	15 litres

About	The Kawasaki Ninja 500 packs a punch with its 451cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin engin Read More	The Royal Enfield Himalayan BS VI is a popular adventure motorcycle known for its powerful engi Read More
Features	- Relaxed, Sporty Riding Position - Superb Ride Comfort and Wind Protection - Light, Predictable Handling	ABS : Dual channel ABS (switchable to single channel ABS - Rear wheel ABS control deactivation)
Additional Details	DOHC, 8 valves	--

Pros	--	- Powerful 411cc engine with good torque spread - Comfortable seating and ride quality - Excellent off-road capabilities - Impressive fuel efficiency - Available in a variety of colour options
Cons	--	- Weight could be a challenge for new riders - ABS switching could be more user-friendly - Only five-speed gearbox - No liquid cooling system.