Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR650R and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 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 ZX-6R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱720,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,334
How they differ
- The Honda CBR650R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱555,000, which is ₱165,800 (23%) below the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R at ₱720,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the CBR650R is estimated at ₱15,657 a month against ₱20,334 for the Ninja ZX-6R, a difference of ₱4,677 a month.
- The Ninja ZX-6R makes more power (124 PS against 95.2 PS for the CBR650R).
- The Ninja ZX-6R has more torque (69 Nm against 63 Nm for the CBR650R).
- The CBR650R has the lower seat at 810 mm, 20 mm below the Ninja ZX-6R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CBR650R is the heavier bike (208 kg against 198 kg for the Ninja ZX-6R).
- The Ninja ZX-6R carries more fuel (17 L against 15.4 L for the CBR650R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR650RStandard, ₱555,000 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RStandard, ₱720,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC, Inline 4-Cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 124 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,000 rpm | 13,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9500 | 11000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection with oval sub-throttles: 38 mm x 4 |
| 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 | 2025 mm |
| Width (differs) | 749 mm | 710 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1146 mm | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1449 mm | 1400 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 208 kg | 198 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.4 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP upside-down fork | Inverted Separate Function fork (SFF-BP) with compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono with 10-Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Aluminum Cast Swingarm | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 310 mm x 4.5 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Callipers | Dual semi-floating discs, 310 mm, Radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Calliper | Single disc, 220 mm, Single-bore pin-slide |
| 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 | Perimeter, aluminium |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-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) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, power modes, 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.