Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	188 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	115 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.

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