Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025

Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

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Technical Specifications Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power128 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,000 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque66.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.6 Compression Ratio13.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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 width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth750 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025

Honda CB650R E-Clutch 2025

The Honda CB650R E-Clutch impressed in our 2024 long term test bike with its combination of a classic four-cylinder engine and state-of-the-art E-Clutch technology. It offers a balanced riding experience that is enjoyable both in everyday life and on sporty rides. Despite minor weaknesses, such as its higher weight and standard tyres, it remains a reliable and powerful naked bike that stands out above all for its comfort, user-friendliness and innovative technology.

Powerful and smooth-running four-cylinder engine Innovative E-Clutch system for comfortable gear changes

Good suspension for a sporty and comfortable rider

User-friendly ergonomics and intuitive TFT display

Higher weight compared to the competition

Standard tyres offer handling that could be improved

Slight vibrations at high revs

Suspension reaches its limits at very high speeds

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB650R E-Clutch vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Price Honda CB650R E-Clutch

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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