KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 68 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Weight spans 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 300cc |
| Power | 68hp | 41.4hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 193kg | 169kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper | 298mm disc w/ ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 220mm disc w/ ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $5499 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
-Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 650 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the YZF-R3 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 650 has a clear listed power advantage (68 hp vs 41.4 hp).
Torque
Ninja 650 has a clear listed torque advantage (64 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 650 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R3 is notably lighter on the listed weight (169 kg vs 193 kg). Ninja 650 and YZF-R3 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs YAMAHA YZF-R3?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 has 68 hp compared with 41 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is lighter at 169 kg vs 193 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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