Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	188 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12.9
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	451 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	730 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE impresses as a versatile bike with an excellent power-to-weight ratio that is suitable for both sporty riding and everyday use. With a powerful 450cc two-cylinder engine and a weight of just 171 kg, it offers agile handling and sporty riding performance. The riding position is comfortable and the brakes and clutch work precisely and reliably. Although the bike has no traction control, the engine is easy to control. The outdated display and menu navigation as well as the average sound of the engine are criticised. Despite these shortcomings, the Ninja 500 SE offers excellent value for money and is an attractive choice for riders in the A2 segment.

Agile handling and sporty riding performance

Good power-to-weight ratio

Comfortable riding position

Reliable brakes and clutch

No need for traction control

Attractive price-performance ratio

Outdated display and menu navigation Average sound of the motor

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.