Yamaha Fazer 600 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fazer 600 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650. Yamaha Fazer 600: 95 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Yamaha Fazer 600
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
65.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
193 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 11,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fazer 600
7.8/10
"The sensible choice that never lets you down on any road."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine with miles
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Soft stock suspension
−Camchain rattle if neglected
−Uninspiring below 5,000rpm
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
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