Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory 2022

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	217 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	122 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	200 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	2,040 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	735 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,420 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	851 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 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