HONDA CBR650R 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.
- HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650).
- Weight spans 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CBR650R | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CBR650R | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 650cc |
| Power | 94hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc; ABS | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $8299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
-Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2023 HONDA CBR650R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CBR650R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Ninja 650 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CBR650R and Ninja 650 have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CBR650R has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
CBR650R and Ninja 650 have very similar listed torque (63 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR650R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 650 has a modest listed weight advantage (193 kg vs 201 kg). Ninja 650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR650R vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
HONDA CBR650R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR650R or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
HONDA CBR650R has 94 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR650R or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 is lighter at 193 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR650R 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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