Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs. Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power54 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque76.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,435 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth1,000 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,080 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,685 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height675 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

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

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha XVS 950 A

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price Yamaha XVS 950 A

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