Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	68.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,040 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

The new bike is definitely not just a model update, but a noticeably better overall concept, even for hobby riders, which is more enjoyable than any previous 600.

Relatively low overall weight

easy handling

good-sounding power unit

precise braking system

quiet, stable chassis.

Somewhat suboptimal in the high rev range

inappropriate design.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 600

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Suzuki GSX-R 600

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