Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. BMW C 650 GT 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW C 650 GT 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs BMW C 650 GT 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW C 650 GT 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to BMW C 650 GT 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
BMW C 650 GT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power60 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore38 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeCentrifugal force
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeVariomatic
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement647 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter40 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel115 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel115 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake64.6 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail92 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter270 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter270 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter15 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,235 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth916 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,591 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)261 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW C 650 GT 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs BMW C 650 GT

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price BMW C 650 GT

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