Honda CBR650R 2019 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Honda CBR650R 2019

Honda CBR650R 2019

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

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Overview - Honda CBR650R 2019 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

The Honda CBR650R 2019 and the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 are both supersport motorcycles with similar engine types and displacements. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine specifications, the Honda CBR650R 2019 has a more powerful four-cylinder engine compared to the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020, with an engine power of 95 HP compared to 68.2 HP. The Honda also has a higher torque of 64 Nm compared to 65.7 Nm for the Kawasaki. The Honda has a higher compression ratio of 11.4 compared to 10.8 for the Kawasaki.

Both motorcycles have a similar suspension setup, with a telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension with preload adjustment. The Honda has an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 41 mm, while the Kawasaki has a regular telescopic fork with the same diameter. Both models have a monoshock rear shock absorber.

Honda CBR650R 2019

Honda CBR650R 2019

In terms of chassis, the Honda CBR650R 2019 has a steel twin tube frame, while the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 has a steel tubular frame. The Honda has a slightly steeper rake of 64.5 degrees compared to 65.5 degrees for the Kawasaki. Both models have a trail of 101 mm for the Honda and 100 mm for the Kawasaki.

Both motorcycles have double disk front brakes, but there are differences in the specifications. The Honda has larger diameter front disks of 320 mm compared to 300 mm for the Kawasaki. The Honda also uses wave technology for its front brakes, while the Kawasaki uses petal technology.

Both models come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS. They also have similar front and rear tire dimensions, with a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches for the front tire, and a width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches for the rear tire.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Honda CBR650R 2019 has a longer wheelbase of 1450 mm compared to 1410 mm for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020. The Honda also has a higher seat height of 810 mm compared to 790 mm for the Kawasaki. However, the Honda is slightly heavier with a kerb weight of 208 kg compared to 193 kg for the Kawasaki. Both models have similar fuel tank capacities, with the Honda having a capacity of 15.4 liters and the Kawasaki having a capacity of 15 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Honda CBR650R 2019 is praised for its very elastic four-cylinder engine, sufficient comfort for longer tours, good wind protection, great looks, and ease of operation. It is also suitable for A2 license holders. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 is praised for being one of the last of its kind, having a powerful two-cylinder engine, a comfortable seat suitable for touring, compact dimensions, a beginner-friendly seat height, a stable chassis, a TFT display with connectivity, and a sporty look.

In terms of weaknesses, the Honda CBR650R 2019 is criticized for having a drone below 4,500 rpm, suspension that could be a touch sportier, and a rear brake that may not be as effective. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 is criticized for being overall too dainty for tall riders, having a front brake with a less precise pressure point, and having limited suitability for touring with two people.

Technical Specifications Honda CBR650R 2019 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Honda CBR650R 2019
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.4 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64.5 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail101 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyWaveTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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 width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,110 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth755 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,145 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)208 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR650R 2019

Honda CBR650R 2019

The new CBR650R takes the spirit we know from classic four-cylinder sports tourers and brings it into the modern era. Thanks to the good engine tuning, you don't have to worry about being left behind by your two-cylinder friends, especially as you are rewarded with a lovely sound across the rev range. Unfortunately, however, there can be too much sound, as the roar below 4,500 rpm proved. On the chassis and seating position side, a compromise has been found that allows the CBR650R to cope well with everyday riding, as well as longer tours and house track hunts.

very elastic four-cylinder

sufficient comfort for longer tours

good wind protection

great looks

easy to operate

A2 suitable

Drone below 4,500 rpm

Suspension could be a touch sportier

Rear brake

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

There are a few key differences between a Honda CBR650R 2019 and a Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020. It takes less time to sell a Honda CBR650R with 45 days compared to 75 days for a Kawasaki Ninja 650. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 14 reviews for the Honda CBR650R and 20 reviews for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 since model year 2017. The first review for the Honda CBR650R was published on 10/8/2018 and now has more than 53,700 views. This compares to more than 79,600 views for the first review on Kawasaki Ninja 650 published on 10/4/2016.

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