Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke68.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power73.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque67 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake66.3 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights

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

Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price Yamaha R7 World GP 60th Anniversary

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