Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque63.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeBackbone

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced 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 width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,150 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,075 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

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

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Honda CB 600 F Hornet

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price Honda CB 600 F Hornet

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