2022 Honda CBR650R vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650

The Honda CBR650R records higher power and higher torque than the Kawasaki Ninja 650. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Honda CBR650R Honda, Kawasaki Ninja 650 Kawasaki
  • Model: Honda CBR650R Honda CBR650R, Kawasaki Ninja 650 Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Year: Honda CBR650R 2022, Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024
  • Power: Honda CBR650R 94, Kawasaki Ninja 650 52.3
  • Torque: Honda CBR650R 63, Kawasaki Ninja 650 56
  • Weight: Honda CBR650R 208, Kawasaki Ninja 650 192.1
  • Seat height: Honda CBR650R 81, Kawasaki Ninja 650 79
Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 key specifications
SpecHonda CBR650RKawasaki Ninja 650
Year20222024
CategorySportSport
Displacement649649
Power9452.3
Torque6356
Weight208192.1

Power

The Honda CBR650R records 94 hp, 41.7 hp (79.7%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 52.3 hp.

Torque

The Honda CBR650R records 63 Nm of torque, 7 Nm (12.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 56 Nm.

Weight

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 records a lower wet weight of 192.1 kg, 15.9 kg less than the Honda CBR650R at 208 kg.

Displacement

Both motorcycles record 649 cc of displacement.

Seat height

The Honda CBR650R has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (79), a difference of 2.

Power-to-weight

The Honda CBR650R has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.452 hp/kg, compared with 0.272 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Honda CBR650R or the Kawasaki Ninja 650?

The Honda CBR650R records 94 hp, 41.7 hp (79.7%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 52.3 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Honda CBR650R or the Kawasaki Ninja 650?

The Honda CBR650R records 63 Nm of torque, 7 Nm (12.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 56 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Honda CBR650R or the Kawasaki Ninja 650?

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 records a lower wet weight of 192.1 kg, 15.9 kg less than the Honda CBR650R at 208 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Honda CBR650R or the Kawasaki Ninja 650?

Both motorcycles record 649 cc of displacement.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Honda CBR650R and the Kawasaki Ninja 650 compare?

The Honda CBR650R has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (79), a difference of 2.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Honda CBR650R or the Kawasaki Ninja 650?

The Honda CBR650R has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.452 hp/kg, compared with 0.272 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

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Honda CBR650R

2022Sport

Displacement649 cc
Power94 hp
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Kawasaki Ninja 650

2024Sport

Displacement649 cc
Power52.3 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Power
94 hp
52.3 hp
Torque
63 Nm
56 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.452 hp/kg
-
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Stroke
4T
-
Compression Ratio
11.6:1
10.8:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Usd
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-17
120/70-17
Rear Tyre
180/55-17
160/60-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
212 cm
205.5 cm
Height
115 cm
114.6 cm
Seat Height
81 cm
79 cm
Wheelbase
144.8 cm
141 cm
Ground Clearance
13 cm
13 cm
Wet Weight
208 kg
192.1 kg

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