Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Kawasaki Ninja 500. Bimota KB998 Rimini: 197 bhp hp, 207 kg (456 lbs) weight, top speed 190 mph. Kawasaki Ninja 500: 45 hp hp, 418 lbs (wet) weight, top speed ~112 mph, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota KB998 Rimini
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Horsepower (hp)
197 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
81.8 Nm
29.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
112 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
418 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
197 bhp
45 hp
Torque
81.8 ft-lb
29.5 lb-ft
Top Speed
190 mph
~112 mph
Weight
207 kg (456 lbs)
418 lbs (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 500
8.0/10
"The smartest $3,500 you'll spend on two wheels, period."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Excellent power-to-price ratio
+Forgiving yet genuinely capable
Cons
−Wind protection basically nonexistent
−Fuel range embarrassingly short
−Seat comfort degrades fast
Top 10 Accessories
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