2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs 2022 Yamaha R7

The Yamaha R7 records higher power, higher torque, a lower weight and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Kawasaki Ninja 650 Kawasaki, Yamaha R7 Yamaha
  • Model: Kawasaki Ninja 650 Kawasaki Ninja 650, Yamaha R7 Yamaha R7
  • Year: Kawasaki Ninja 650 2024, Yamaha R7 2022
  • Displacement: Kawasaki Ninja 650 649, Yamaha R7 689
  • Power: Kawasaki Ninja 650 52.3, Yamaha R7 72
  • Torque: Kawasaki Ninja 650 56, Yamaha R7 67
  • Weight: Kawasaki Ninja 650 192.1, Yamaha R7 188
  • Seat height: Kawasaki Ninja 650 79, Yamaha R7 84
Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha R7 key specifications
SpecKawasaki Ninja 650Yamaha R7
Year20242022
CategorySportSport
Displacement649689
Power52.372
Torque5667
Weight192.1188

Power

The Yamaha R7 records 72 hp, 19.7 hp (37.7%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 52.3 hp.

Torque

The Yamaha R7 records 67 Nm of torque, 11 Nm (19.6%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 56 Nm.

Weight

The Yamaha R7 records a lower wet weight of 188 kg, 4.1 kg less than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 192.1 kg.

Displacement

The Yamaha R7 records 689 cc, 40 cc (6.2%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 649 cc.

Seat height

The Yamaha R7 has a higher recorded seat height (84) than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (79), a difference of 5.

Power-to-weight

The Yamaha R7 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.383 hp/kg, compared with 0.272 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 or the Yamaha R7?

The Yamaha R7 records 72 hp, 19.7 hp (37.7%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 52.3 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 or the Yamaha R7?

The Yamaha R7 records 67 Nm of torque, 11 Nm (19.6%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 56 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 or the Yamaha R7?

The Yamaha R7 records a lower wet weight of 188 kg, 4.1 kg less than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 192.1 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 or the Yamaha R7?

The Yamaha R7 records 689 cc, 40 cc (6.2%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 at 649 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Yamaha R7 compare?

The Yamaha R7 has a higher recorded seat height (84) than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (79), a difference of 5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 or the Yamaha R7?

The Yamaha R7 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.383 hp/kg, compared with 0.272 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

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Kawasaki Ninja 650

2024Sport

Displacement649 cc
Power52.3 hp
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Yamaha R7

2022Sport

Displacement689 cc
Power72 hp

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2024 • Sport

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2022 • Sport

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
649 cc
689 cc
Power
52.3 hp
72 hp
Torque
56 Nm
67 Nm
Engine Details
DOHC
DOHC
Power / Weight
-
0.383 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
2
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.5:1

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
Telescopic
Inverted

Brake System

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-17
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
160/60-17
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
205.5 cm
207 cm
Height
114.6 cm
116 cm
Seat Height
79 cm
84 cm
Wheelbase
141 cm
140.5 cm
Ground Clearance
13 cm
14 cm
Wet Weight
192.1 kg
188 kg

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