Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Yamaha YZF-R125 2020
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Yamaha YZF-R125 2020
Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Yamaha YZF-R125 2020
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Yamaha YZF-R125 2020
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Yamaha YZF-R125 2020
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.
Yamaha YZF-R125 2020
The Yamaha YZF-R125 in the 2019 version makes journalists' lives difficult. You search and search for a fault, but can't find one - simply frustrating! Because the 15 hp single-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVA) performs excellently and is undoubtedly one of the best power units in the 125cc class. The handling is convincing in everyday life as well as on the racetrack, even if the chassis shows its sporty side on bumps. But we are on a super sports bike, so that is not a serious point of criticism. Maybe I need to ride the R125 for a few weeks to find its Achilles heel after all....
