Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Yamaha YZF-R7 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱456,500
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,878
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R7
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,870
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱456,500, which is ₱141,500 (24%) below the Yamaha YZF-R7 at ₱598,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja 650 is estimated at ₱12,878 a month against ₱16,870 for the YZF-R7, a difference of ₱3,992 a month.
- The YZF-R7 makes more power (73.4 PS against 68 PS for the Ninja 650).
- The YZF-R7 has more torque (67 Nm against 64 Nm for the Ninja 650).
- The YZF-R7 has the larger engine (689 cc against 649 cc for the Ninja 650).
- The Ninja 650 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 45 mm below the YZF-R7, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja 650 is the heavier bike (193 kg against 188 kg for the YZF-R7).
- The Ninja 650 carries more fuel (15 L against 13 L for the YZF-R7).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 650Standard, ₱456,500 | Yamaha YZF-R7Standard, ₱598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 68 PS | 73.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 8750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 64 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 740 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1145 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1410 mm | 1395 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 790 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 193 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork | Upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (2-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch | n/a |
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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.