2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650
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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.
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 68 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 73 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
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| Specification | YAMAHA YZF-R7 | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | YAMAHA YZF-R7 | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
| Engine size | 700cc | 650cc |
| Power | 73hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9299 | $8299 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
-Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 are closely matched in weight and torque, while the YZF-R7 has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
YZF-R7 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
YZF-R7 has a modest listed power advantage (73 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
YZF-R7 and Ninja 650 have very similar listed torque (67 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R7 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R7 and Ninja 650 have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 193 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: YZF-R7 is listed higher (83.5 cm) than Ninja 650 (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed and seat height, while torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA YZF-R7 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA YZF-R7 or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 has 73 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA YZF-R7 or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is lighter at 188 kg vs 193 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is better, YAMAHA YZF-R7 or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
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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