Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs. BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 compared to BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025
BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore70.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke75 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power116 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1.171 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

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

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BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs BMW K 1200 LT

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