Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. BMW R nineT /5 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

BMW R nineT /5 2020

BMW R nineT /5 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs BMW R nineT /5 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

BMW R nineT /5 2020

BMW R nineT /5 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to BMW R nineT /5 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
BMW R nineT /5 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore83 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque116 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore50 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeDry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake63.4 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter265 mm

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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,105 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth900 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,493 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)219 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentHeated grips

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 R nineT /5 2020

BMW R nineT /5 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs BMW R nineT /5

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price BMW R nineT /5

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