Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 vs. Yamaha R3 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 compared to Yamaha R3 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	44.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	42 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	29.5 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	451 ccm	Displacement	321 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	125 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	92 mm	Trail	95 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,995 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	730 mm	Width	735 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,380 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	171 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, USB socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R3 2025

It's fun - that's how short and concise a summary can be. The new Yamaha R3 is a bike that doesn't overtax anyone and is still fun even for experienced riders. The engine has plenty of power and is well setup, the suspension is just the right size - the same applies to the brakes. This is how smooth and harmonious an A2 sports motorbike can be.

Good ergonomics - also for taller riders

good engine

quickshifter optionally available

easy handling

surprisingly good suspension

good features and very sporty look

high build quality

LCD display only, the little sister R125 already has a TFT dashboard

optional quickshifter could work more finely

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs Yamaha R3

Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

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Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 vs. Yamaha R3 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 compared to Yamaha R3 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs Yamaha R3

Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

Price Yamaha R3

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