Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Kawasaki Ninja 650. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 650: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpz500s
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
65.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
193 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz500s
7.5/10
"The honest everyman motorcycle that simply refuses to let you down."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Forgiving, confidence-building chassis
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Water pump seal weakness
−Fairings increasingly hard sourcing
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
Kawasaki Ninja 650
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Forgiving ergonomics suit most
Cons
−Soft suspension ages poorly
−Neglected chains are common
−Fairing damage from droppers
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
