Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR650R and the Kawasaki Ninja 650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR650R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱555,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱15,657
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱456,500
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,878
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱456,500, which is ₱98,500 (18%) below the Honda CBR650R at ₱555,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja 650 is estimated at ₱12,878 a month against ₱15,657 for the CBR650R, a difference of ₱2,779 a month.
- The CBR650R makes more power (95.2 PS against 68 PS for the Ninja 650).
- The Ninja 650 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 20 mm below the CBR650R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CBR650R is the heavier bike (208 kg against 193 kg for the Ninja 650).
- The CBR650R carries more fuel (15.4 L against 15 L for the Ninja 650).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR650RStandard, ₱555,000 | Kawasaki Ninja 650Standard, ₱456,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC, Inline 4-Cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 68 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9500 | 6700 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.9 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed / Manual Clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2128 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 749 mm | 740 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1146 mm | 1145 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1449 mm | 1410 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 208 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.4 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP upside-down fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono with 10-Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Aluminum Cast Swingarm | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 310 mm x 4.5 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Callipers | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Calliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70ZR -17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180 / 55ZR -17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (2-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Assist and slipper clutch |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.