Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Should you buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in Delhi is Rs 524000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 price in Delhi is Rs 359430 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Ninja 500 makes 45.41 PS and 42.6 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Shotgun 650 stand at 47.65 PS and 52 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in 1 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 comes in 4 colours. Out of 58 user reviews, Shotgun 650 scores 4.3 whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 9 user reviews..

Ninja 500 vs Shotgun 650

Key Highlights	Ninja 500	Shotgun 650
Mileage	-	22 kmpl
Max Power	45.41 PS @ 9000 rpm	47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Roadster Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves	4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
On-Road Price	Rs.6.15 Lakh onwards	Rs.4.16 Lakh onwards
Mileage	-	22 kmpl
Max Power	45.41 PS @ 9000 rpm	47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm
User Rating	4.6 Based on 9 Reviews	4.3 Based on 58 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Roadster Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 16,848 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 11,385 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.32,300 Ninja 500 Insurance	Rs.22,187 Shotgun 650 Insurance
Colours	Metallic Spark Black	Sheet Metal Grey
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
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Basic Information

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

On-Road Price

Rs.6.15 Lakh onwards

Rs.4.16 Lakh onwards

Mileage

22 kmpl

Max Power

45.41 PS @ 9000 rpm

47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm

User Rating

4.6

Based on 9 Reviews

4.3

Based on 58 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Roadster Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 16,848

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 11,385

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.32,300
Ninja 500 Insurance

Rs.22,187
Shotgun 650 Insurance

Colours

Metallic Spark Black

Sheet Metal Grey

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves	4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine
Displacement	451 cc	648 cc
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	-
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Wet multi-disc	Slipper Clutch
Ignition	Digital	-
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 speed, return	6-Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	70 mm	78 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	58.6 mm	67.8 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	11.3:1	9.5:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	52 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves

4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine

Displacement

451 cc

648 cc

Valve Per Cylinder

Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.

Fuel Supply

Fuel Injection

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	-	Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Analogue
Techometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	-	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm, Caliper - front and Rear - Balanced actuation dual-piston	-
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Analogue and Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Analogue

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm, Caliper - front and Rear - Balanced actuation dual-piston	-

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm, Caliper - front and Rear - Balanced actuation dual-piston

Mileage and Performance
Overall Mileage	-	22 kmpl

Mileage and Performance

Overall Mileage

22 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14 L	-
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	730 mm	-
Length	1995 mm	2122 mm
Height	1120 mm	-
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	785 mm	-
Ground Clearance	145 mm	-
Wheelbase	1375 mm	-
Kerb Weight	171 kg	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

730 mm

Length

1995 mm

2122 mm

Height

1120 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	Bulb
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	310 mm	-
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	220 mm	-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

310 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame

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