KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2024 Yamaha R6
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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 R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6 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 Yamaha R6).
- Torque spans 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6) to 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 Yamaha R6) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | Yamaha R6 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 600cc |
| Power | 68hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 61.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 193kg | 185kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km | 17 L – 6.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2024 Yamaha R6: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 and 2024 Yamaha R6 are closely matched in torque, while the Ninja 650 has more displacement, and the R6 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 650 has a larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
R6 has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
Ninja 650 and R6 have very similar listed torque (64 Nm vs 61.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
R6 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R6 has a modest listed weight advantage (185 kg vs 193 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R6 is listed higher (85 cm) than Ninja 650 (79 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 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 has 119 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 is lighter at 185 kg vs 193 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or Yamaha R6?
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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