Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,400 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque43.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,700 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement457 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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 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
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

The Tuono 457 closes the gap between the 125cc and 660cc Tuono and really impressed in all respects during the ride test. A lively, revvy and elastic engine, stable suspension, good brakes, sport-orientated geometry and a blipper of the very finest quality. The competition will have it anything but easy.

Lively and elastic two-cylinder

sport-orientated chassis with good suspension

top-of-the-range blipper in accessories

No premium tyres as original equipment

vibrations from 9,000 rpm upwards

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Aprilia Tuono 457

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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