BMW F 800 GS 2015 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2015 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2015 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2015
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power86 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustableAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,320 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth890 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,350 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)214 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Judging the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on paper does not do justice to its potential. The engine is clearly not an engine bursting with power for the race track, but an agile but well-behaved journeyman. The sports tourer with supersport looks does exactly what it is supposed to do and presents itself as a real alternative in its class with its appropriate electronics package including traction control. Hobby racers should be warned, however, that the Ninja in the name still fuels a certain sporty expectation that a Ninja 650 cannot fully fulfil.

Fully suitable for touring

pleasantly comfortable

good safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Suspension and brakes only average

adjusting the rear suspension is a hassle

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price BMW F 800 GS

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