2024 HONDA CBR600RR 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 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 119 hp (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Weight spans 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR600RR | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CBR600RR | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
| Engine size | 600cc | 650cc |
| Power | 119hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 186kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17 radial | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR-17 radial | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 7.5 L/100km | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $8299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2024 HONDA CBR600RR vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CBR600RR and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 are closely matched in torque, while the CBR600RR has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Ninja 650 has more displacement.
Engine displacement
Ninja 650 has a larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
CBR600RR has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
CBR600RR and Ninja 650 have very similar listed torque (63 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR600RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR600RR has a modest listed weight advantage (186 kg vs 193 kg). Ninja 650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while torque remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR600RR vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
HONDA CBR600RR is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR600RR or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
HONDA CBR600RR has 119 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR600RR or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
HONDA CBR600RR is lighter at 186 kg vs 193 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is better, HONDA CBR600RR 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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