Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore57 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke39.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power77 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque39 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque13,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement399 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel112 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter290 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength1,990 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth765 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,110 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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