Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

451 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

8 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

52 Hp @ 10000 rpm
8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

70 mm
50.0 mm

Stroke

58.6 mm
49.5 mm

Ignition

Digital
–

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
4

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Multiplate wet type

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
9.8 L

Official Fuel Economy

26.31 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.8 L
–

Top Speed

190 kph
87 kph kph

User Reported Mileage

21.2 kmpl
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Trellis, high-tensile steel
Tubular double cradle

Chassis type

High strength steel trellis
Tubular Double Cradle Type

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Fork
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Type

Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Drum

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - R17
80/100-18

Rear Tyre Size

150/60 - R17
80/100-18

Radial tyres

Front Disc/Drum Size

310 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

220 mm
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
–

Brake type

Disc
Front - Drum, Rear - Drum

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Front Brake Size

310 mm
130 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
130 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Wheel Size

–
Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch

Dimensions

Length

1995 mm
2000 mm

Width

730 mm
720 mm

Height

1120 mm
1052 mm

Wheelbase

1375 mm
1236 mm

Seat height

785 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

145 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

171 kg
113 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Blind Spot Monitor

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Lane keep assist

Features

Pass-light switch

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Low Battery Indicator

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

–

Electric Start

–

Pillion Footrest

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

Battery

12V, 8.6Ah
MF Battery, 12V - 3 Ah

Stand Alarm

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

–

Turn Signal

Shift Light

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen

Quickshifter

Clock

Backlit switchgear

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Underseat storage light

–

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Navigation

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Cruise Control

Hill-hold Assist

–

Riding Modes

–

Keyless Lock

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Electric System

–
12V DC

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Touchscreen

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Shift Indicator

–

Speedometer

–
Analogue