Yamaha R7 versus Kawasaki Ninja 650

Yamaha R7

Supersport

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Supersport

The new super sports car of the middle class in everyday testing.

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Yamaha R7 im Test

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Is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 a super sports car or not?

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2017 bis 2024~

RRP 10.249 €

RRP 8.245 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Transmission and clutch precise and smooth running
lively engine with wide usable speed range
light, agile, sporty
accessible sportsman for everyone

Pros:

manoeuvrable bike with a lot of riding fun
reasonable seating position
good workmanship
TFT display with Handy-Connect

Cons:

Sitting position tiring in the long run
technically very spartan equipped
optional QuickShifter without blipper

Cons:

Performance okay, but not a burner

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.395 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.055 mm Height : 1.135 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 193 kg

Engine

Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 289 km

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

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut hinged via lever system, rebound and preload adjustable (spring travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (tubeless)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (tubeless)

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)

Brakes

Front brake
Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Hydraulic disc brake (∅ 245 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

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