Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs. Yamaha R3 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs Yamaha R3 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 compared to Yamaha R3 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025
Yamaha R3 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore68 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke44.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power42 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque29.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement321 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter37 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel125 mm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake25 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail95 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

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

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 width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth735 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,140 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, USB socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

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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Yamaha R3 2025

Yamaha R3 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha R3

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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