Kawasaki Ninja 650 versus Honda CBR 650 R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Supersport
Honda

Honda CBR 650 R

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 8.245 €
RRP 10.200 €
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Pros:
  • manoeuvrable bike with a lot of riding fun
  • reasonable seating position
  • good workmanship
  • TFT display with Handy-Connect
Pros:
  • elastic, high-revving 4-cylinder
  • cool sound
  • Everyday friendly seating position
  • very accessible machine, also suitable for non-athletes
  • good chassis, good brakes
  • brings full mood!
Cons:
  • Performance okay, but not a burner
Cons:
  • no driving modes
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge (208€)
  • Display a bit in the days

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length :
2.055 mm Height : 1.135 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
193 kg
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.120 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
208 (max: 376 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 205 km/h
Performance: 68 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 9.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
314 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Frame type:
Steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 41mm (travel 108mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with double piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper ( 240 mm)

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.245€
  • Used (5 years old): 7.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2017-2023
  • Colors: Gray, Green

Conclusion - what sticks

Above all, it sticks that the CBR is a bike suitable for everyday use, but this does not reduce the driving pleasure in the least - on the contrary: Just because the CBR is so sociable, it is a lot of fun to athletes with it through the area. Apart from that, we also find them really beautiful, like almost all athletes. Now we also understand why our YouTube users have been in our ears for years, we finally want to test the Honda CBR 650 R. Check, ham' we did, was actually worth it, thanks for the tip.
 
By the way, the test bike was provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer from Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the CBR stands as a demonstrator in black and waits for test drivers. Go ahead, Nico and his team are looking forward to your visit!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 9.500€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Colours: red, black