Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2019 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Parallel Twin,4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Compression Ratio	11.3	11.2:1	11.2:1
Bore X Stroke	70.0 mm x 58.6 mm	68 mm x 44.1 mm	68 mm x 44.1 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	451 cc	321 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	51 bhp	--	--
Maximum Torque	42.6 Nm	--	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	--	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6000 rpm	--	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump	Wet Sump

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED	Bulb
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V, 7 Ah	12 V, 7 Ah

Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	--	--
Ignition Type	Digital	TCI	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2	2
Curb Weight	172 kg	170 kg	170 kg
Height	1120 mm	1135 mm	1135 mm
Width	730 mm	720 mm	720 mm
Length	1995 mm	2090 mm	2090 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1380 mm	1380 mm
Category	Sport	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	785 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	160 mm	160 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	1.8 L	1.8 L

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Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Swing Arm	Swing Arm
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel	Alloy	Alloy
Body Frame Type	Trellis	Diamond	Diamond
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	--	Yes	Yes

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial	Radial
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	140/70 R17	140/70 R17
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	110/70 R17	110/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Back Rest	No	No	No
Launch Control	No	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No	No
Central Locking	--	No	No
Riding Modes	--	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Engine Immobilizer	--	No	No
Traction Control	--	No	No
Stability Control	--	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No	No

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Console

Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No	No

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No	No