Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs. KTM RC 390 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs KTM RC 390 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to KTM RC 390 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
KTM RC 390 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,340 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)147 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity10 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

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

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

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!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM RC 390

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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