Yamaha R125 2024 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Yamaha R125 2024

Yamaha R125 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

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Overview - Yamaha R125 2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Yamaha R125 2024

Yamaha R125 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Technical Specifications Yamaha R125 2024 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Yamaha R125 2024
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque12.4 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement124.7 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
TravelTravel110 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular
RakeRake25 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail89 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter292 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,955 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth680 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,355 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)144 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentTFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R125 2024

Yamaha R125 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Judging the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on paper does not do justice to its potential. The engine is clearly not an engine bursting with power for the race track, but an agile but well-behaved journeyman. The sports tourer with supersport looks does exactly what it is supposed to do and presents itself as a real alternative in its class with its appropriate electronics package including traction control. Hobby racers should be warned, however, that the Ninja in the name still fuels a certain sporty expectation that a Ninja 650 cannot fully fulfil.

Fully suitable for touring

pleasantly comfortable

good safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Suspension and brakes only average

adjusting the rear suspension is a hassle

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Yamaha R125

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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