Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	52.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	115.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.