Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 85 SX

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.77 Lakh which is Rs. 1.08 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM 85 SX priced at Rs. 6.69 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine , while KTM 85 SX is powered by 84.9 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in 2 different colours while KTM 85 SX comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 85 SX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 650 vs 85 SX

Key Highlights Ninja 650 (2025)85 SX STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm

Ninja 650 vs 85 SX Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2025)KTM 85 SX STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.77 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
KTM 85 SX Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Kick Start Only
Speedometer Digital ...
EMI
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 18,317 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 30,032 Ninja 650 Insurance Rs. 17,293 85 SX Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
...
Claimed Top Speed
210 kmph
...
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Engine Displacement
649 cc
84.9 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
14 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Bore
83 mm
47 mm
Stroke
60 mm
48.95 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Battery And Coil (Transistorised Ignition)
MEDJ Digital
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
...

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
...

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork Travel - 125 mm
Xact 43 Wp Upside Down Fork, Ø 43 mm, Travel - 278 mm
Suspension-Rear
Horizontal Back-Link Swingarm Travel - 130 mm
Xact Wp Pds Mono Shock, Travel - 305 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
15 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
15 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-70/100-17, Rear :-90/100-14
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
181 kg
67 kg
Seat height
790 mm
865 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.3 L
1.3 L
Length*Width*Height
2115*740*1145 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1410 mm
1290 mm
Length
2115 mm
...
Ground Clearance
130 mm
336 mm
Height
1145 mm
...
Width
740 mm
...
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
5.2 L
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
75 Kg
Tail Light
LED
...
Front Brake Size
300 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
...

Frame Type
Trellis High Tensile Steel
Double Grinded Central Double Cradle Type Frame, Aluminium-reinforced Polyamide
Digital Display Type
TFT
...
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
...
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Calls and Messaging
...
Kick Start
...
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
...
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
...
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
...
Daytime Running Lamps
...
Additional Features/Information
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
...
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
...
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
...
Side Stand Warning
...
Handlebar type
...
Tapered Aluminum
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
...
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
...
Service Due Indicator
...

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
2 Years or 50,000 Km
4th Service
18000 Kms
...
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension, radial brake callipers or electronic aids
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Kawasaki Ninja 650 Vs KTM 85 SX FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 85 SX?
The KTM 85 SX is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by ₹1.08 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 85 SX?
For the (2025) version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 84.9 cc Petrol engine of 85 SX produces 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque

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