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Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Honda CBR650R Price starts at Rs. 10.40 Lakh which is Rs. 3.13 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at Rs. 7.27 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CBR650R is 25 Kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CBR650R is powered by 649 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine. Honda CBR650R is available in 2 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 650 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CBR650R vs Ninja 650

Key Highlights CBR650R StandardNinja 650 STD
Engine Type 4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm

CBR650R vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CBR650R StandardKawasaki Ninja 650 STD
Rating
2 reviews
19 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.27 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CBR650R Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8mm Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 28,475 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,905 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 34,159 CBR650R Insurance Rs. 29,247 Ninja 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Max Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
63 Nm @ 9500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
46 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.6:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
25 Kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
...
210 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8mm
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
810 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
2120*750*1145 mm3
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1410 mm
Length
2120 mm
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Height
1145 mm
1145 mm
Width
750 mm
740 mm
Fuel Capacity
15.4 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
211 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
810 mm
790 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Honda RoadSync
...
Call/SMS Alerts
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
...
Trellis High Tensile Steel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch Full Colour TFT Screen
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CBR650R
  • The inline four engine is very smooth and refined, The bike has a decent set of features on offer, The graphics and styling look amazing and makes it stand out
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres
Honda CBR650R
  • Priced a bit too high when compared to its rivals
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension, radial brake callipers or electronic aids

Is Honda CBR650R Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 650?

75% users have chosen Honda CBR650R over Kawasaki Ninja 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 82 users have also rated Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Ninja 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda CBR650R has out rated Kawasaki Ninja 650 on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor CBR650R Ninja 650
Mileage 5.0 4.1
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 5.0 3.7
Features 5.0 4.6
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Honda CBR650R Comparison with Similar Bikes

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What are the key differences between the Honda CBR650R and other bikes in the same class, such as the Yamaha R7 or Kawasaki Ninja 650?
  • The Honda CBR650R stands out with its refined inline-4 engine offering smoother power delivery and higher top-end performance compared to the Yamaha R7's twin-cylinder engine. It also features a more aggressive riding position and superior handling dynamics than the Kawasaki Ninja 650.
Q. I am confused between Ninja 650 2020 KRT edition VS CBR 650R? Which one is better?
  • CBR650R makes more power and at higher RPM and makes slightly lesser torque. Ninja being a twin cylinder engine makes more torque at lower rpm although it makes lesser power. Ninja 650 is good for long distance cruising. CBR with the 4 cylinder engine gives a sporty riding experience and makes more top speed than Ninja 650.
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Honda CBR650R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
Honda CBR650R has out rated Kawasaki Ninja 650 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is cheaper than Honda CBR650R by Rs. 3.13 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
For the Standard version, 649 cc Petrol engine of CBR650R produces 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm of power and 63 Nm @ 9500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CBR650R has better performance.

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