Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs. Indian Scout 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Indian Scout 2022

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs Indian Scout 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Indian Scout 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to Indian Scout 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Indian Scout 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Indian Scout 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	99 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	74 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,900 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.7
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	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
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	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,133 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	76 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	61 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	120 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	298 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,324 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	676 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people