Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

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Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	128 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	66.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	13.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	705 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

To judge the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on its paper form would be a serious mistake. The two-day test showed once again that performance data carries more weight at the pub table than in the wild. Kawa's sports tourer does exactly what it is supposed to and, thanks to the constant revision and the new features added for 2023, is still an enrichment for the class. Only hobby racers should be warned, as the name Ninja still stirs up a certain expectation that the 650 does not fully meet.

suitable for touring

comfortable

safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Chassis and brakes only average

adjustment of the rear shock absorber laborious