Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
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	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	122 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	94 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	853 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	248 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.6 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

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