Kawasaki KX 450 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2025

Kawasaki KX 450 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki KX 450 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke60 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore44 mmThrottle Bore36 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionCDI, DigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement449 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel305 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountUni TrakShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel307 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular
TrailTrail115 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter270 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,180 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,270 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,480 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)112.6 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity6.2 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KX 450 2025

Kawasaki KX 450 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

To judge the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on its paper form would be a serious mistake. The two-day test showed once again that performance data carries more weight at the pub table than in the wild. Kawa's sports tourer does exactly what it is supposed to and, thanks to the constant revision and the new features added for 2023, is still an enrichment for the class. Only hobby racers should be warned, as the name Ninja still stirs up a certain expectation that the 650 does not fully meet.

suitable for touring

comfortable

safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Chassis and brakes only average

adjustment of the rear shock absorber laborious

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KX 450 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Kawasaki KX 450

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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