KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07
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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 Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
- Weight spans 184 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | YAMAHA MT-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | YAMAHA MT-07 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 700cc |
| Power | 68hp | 73.4hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 193kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 80.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment | KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $8199 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 are closely matched in torque, while the MT-07 has more displacement and peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-07 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
MT-07 has a modest listed power advantage (73.4 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
Ninja 650 and MT-07 have very similar listed torque (64 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 650 and MT-07 have very similar listed top speeds (220 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-07 has a modest listed weight advantage (184 kg vs 193 kg). Ninja 650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, weight and seat height, while torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs YAMAHA MT-07?
Both are listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or YAMAHA MT-07?
YAMAHA MT-07 has 73 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or YAMAHA MT-07?
YAMAHA MT-07 is lighter at 184 kg vs 193 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or YAMAHA MT-07?
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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