Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs. Aprilia RS 660 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Aprilia RS 660 2025

Aprilia RS 660 2025

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs Aprilia RS 660 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Aprilia RS 660 2025

Aprilia RS 660 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 compared to Aprilia RS 660 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025
Aprilia RS 660 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore83 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke63.93 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque67 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement659 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65.9 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail104.6 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength1,995 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth745 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,370 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)183 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Judging the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on paper does not do justice to its potential. The engine is clearly not an engine bursting with power for the race track, but an agile but well-behaved journeyman. The sports tourer with supersport looks does exactly what it is supposed to do and presents itself as a real alternative in its class with its appropriate electronics package including traction control. Hobby racers should be warned, however, that the Ninja in the name still fuels a certain sporty expectation that a Ninja 650 cannot fully fulfil.

Fully suitable for touring

pleasantly comfortable

good safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Suspension and brakes only average

adjusting the rear suspension is a hassle

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Aprilia RS 660 2025

Aprilia RS 660 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Aprilia RS 660

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