2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242025
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRTHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1374 mm / 54.1 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length1994 mm / 78.5 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width729 mm / 28.7 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)170 228
Dry Weight (kg)156221
Dry Weight156 kg / 344 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight170 kg / 375 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement451 cc /.27.5 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke70 x 58.6 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionDFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance-
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, with assist and slipper functionMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveSealed chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steelStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm Hydraulic telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLinkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shockLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.5°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail90 mm / 3.6 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front110/70 R17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear150/60 R17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black