Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016 vs. Honda CBR650R 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016

Honda CBR650R 2019

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016 vs Honda CBR650R 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016

Honda CBR650R 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016 compared to Honda CBR650R 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016

Honda CBR650R 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016

Honda CBR650R 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	45.1 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	131 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	71 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	11.4
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	636 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,085 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	705 mm	Width	755 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,145 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,395 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CBR650R 2019

The new CBR650R takes the spirit we know from classic four-cylinder sports tourers and brings it into the modern era. Thanks to the good engine tuning, you don't have to worry about being left behind by your two-cylinder friends, especially as you are rewarded with a lovely sound across the rev range. Unfortunately, however, there can be too much sound, as the roar below 4,500 rpm proved. On the chassis and seating position side, a compromise has been found that allows the CBR650R to cope well with everyday riding, as well as longer tours and house track hunts.

very elastic four-cylinder

sufficient comfort for longer tours

good wind protection

great looks

easy to operate

A2 suitable

Drone below 4,500 rpm

Suspension could be a touch sportier

Rear brake