Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.16 Lakh which is Rs. 17,000 costlier than base model of Kawasaki Z650RS priced at Rs. 6.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Z650RS is 23 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine , while Kawasaki Z650RS is powered by 649 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in 1 different colours while Kawasaki Z650RS comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 650 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights Ninja 650 STDZ650RS STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
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Ninja 650 vs Z650RS Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 650 STDKawasaki Z650RS STD
Rating
19 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 6.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Kawasaki Z650RS Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 19,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,138 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance Rs. 28,808 Z650RS Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Max Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
83 mm
83 mm
Stroke
60 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
B&C (TCBI, B. P&EL. ADV.)
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
10.8

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
23 kmpl

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

Seat height
790 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
2115*740*1145 mm3
2065*800*1115 mm3
Wheelbase
1410 mm
1405 mm
Length
2115 mm
2065 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
125 mm
Height
1145 mm
1115 mm
Width
740 mm
800 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
192 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
790 mm
800 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
186 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Tubular, Diamond
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Analogue
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

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 calipers or electronic aids.

Is Kawasaki Ninja 650 Better Than Kawasaki Z650RS?

64% users have chosen Kawasaki Ninja 650 over Kawasaki Z650RS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 92 users have also rated Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Kawasaki Z650RS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Kawasaki Z650RS 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 Z650RS Ninja 650
Mileage 4.2 4.8
Performance 4.8 5.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 3.7 4.8
Features 4.6 5.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

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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Kawasaki Ninja 650 Vs Kawasaki Z650RS FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
Kawasaki Z650RS has out rated Kawasaki Ninja 650 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
The Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by Rs. 17,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Z650RS produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Ninja 650 has better performance.

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