Kawasaki Ninja 650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 650r
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
65.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
193 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider and conditions)
195 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 650r
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy for riders who value reliability."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Parts absurdly cheap everywhere
+Forgiving novice-friendly chassis
Cons
−Bland styling ages poorly
−Soft suspension limits spirited riding
−Drop damage very common used
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.
