Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Yamaha WR450F 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Yamaha WR450F 2023

Yamaha WR450F 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Yamaha WR450F 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Yamaha WR450F 2023

Yamaha WR450F 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Yamaha WR450F 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Yamaha WR450F 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore97 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60.8 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement450 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel310 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel130 mmTravel317 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake27 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail116 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter270 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth825 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,270 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height955 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity7.9 l

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

Yamaha WR450F 2023

Yamaha WR450F 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha WR450F

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price Yamaha WR450F

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