Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2017

KTM 390 Duke 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 vs KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2017

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2025
KTM 390 Duke 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 Ratio12.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel142 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity13.4 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

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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KTM 390 Duke 2017

KTM 390 Duke 2017

It's actually incredible how much fun you can have with less than 50 hp. The KTM 390 Duke is a little fun cannon that you won't find anywhere else in a hurry. Its sporty set-up with the front-wheel-oriented seating position makes it a true cornering predator - you don't need any more in the angular gear. The sharp looks and the TFT display give it a very high-class appearance.

Sporty seating position

low weight

TFT display

sharp appearance

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

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Price KTM 390 Duke

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