Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Overview - Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	43 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	41 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.8
Ignition	Ignition	CDI, Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	210 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	10 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	100 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	1,806 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Width	Width	1,170 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,064 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,255 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	B	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KFX 450 R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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