Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2019 and since 2017.
Key differences
- More power: Honda CBR650R (70 vs 50 kW)
- Lighter: Kawasaki Ninja 650 (193 vs 207 kg, with fluids)
- Lower seat: Kawasaki Ninja 650 (790 vs 810 mm)
- Cheaper new: Kawasaki Ninja 650 (£7,000 vs £9,200, DE list price)
| Specs | Honda CBR650R | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2019 | since 2017 |
| Type | Sport | Sport |
| Licence | A2 with restriction kit | A2 with restriction kit |
| Engine | 649 cm³, 4 cyl. | 649 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 70 kW / 95 hp | 50 kW / 68 hp |
| Weight | 207 kg (with fluids) | 193 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 790 mm |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 15.4 l | 15 l |
| Fuel use | 4.8 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 280 km | 280 km |
| New price (official list, DE) | £9,200 | £7,000 |
| Used price (estimate) | £6,100 - £8,900 | £4,800 - £7,800 |
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Honda CBR650R: Weak points
- Tiring on long rides
- Cramped for tall riders
Kawasaki Ninja 650: Weak points
- Basic, budget suspension
- Not great for a passenger
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