Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. KTM RC 390 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

KTM RC 390 2015
Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs KTM RC 390 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

KTM RC 390 2015
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to KTM RC 390 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
KTM RC 390 2015

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!