Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs. Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	47.6 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	55.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.9
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Automatic
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	562 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	117 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	267 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	282 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cruise control, Traction control

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	15 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,195 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display, Windscreen electronically adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people

Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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