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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Honda CBR650R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R6
  2. Honda CBR650R1
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RHonda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank17 L15.4 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc649 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm810 mm
Ground clearance135 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Honda CBR650R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Honda CBR650R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR650R if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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