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Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR650R (2024-present) and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2025), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Honda CBR650R 94 hp, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 122 hp.
  • Torque: Honda CBR650R 63 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 69 Nm.
  • Weight: Honda CBR650R 211 kg, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 198 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Honda CBR650R (2024-present)94
  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2025)122 (best)

Torque Nm

  • Honda CBR650R (2024-present)63
  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2025)69 (best)

Weight kg

  • Honda CBR650R (2024-present)211
  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2025)198 (best)

Full specs

Specification
2022 Honda CBR650R photographed at a Honda BigWing dealership in Khon Kaen, Thailand — photo by Chanokchon
Honda CBR650R
2024-present · E-Clutch
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636cc generation) on display at the Paris Motor Show, October 2018 — photo by Thesupermat / Wikimedia Commons
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2024-2025
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CategorySupersportSupersport
Years2024-present2024-2025
Engine649cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve636cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, Euro5-compliant
Cylinders44
Displacement649 cc636 cc
Power94 hp @ 12,000 rpm122 hp @ 13,000 rpmBest
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm69 Nm @ 11,000 rpmBest
Transmission6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch automated clutch actuation6-speed manual, chain final drive
Final drivechainchain
Weight211 kg (wet)198 kg (wet)Best
Seat height810 mm830 mm
Fuel capacity15.4 L17 LBest
Front suspension41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, non-adjustable, 4.7 in travel41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear suspensionShowa single shock, preload adjustable, 5.0 in travelUNI-TRAK single shock, twin-sided aluminum swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Brake system2-channel ABSKIBS ABS, standard (no non-ABS trim offered for this relaunch)
Front brakeDual 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial-mount Nissin calipersDual 310mm semi-floating stainless discs, Nissin radial-mount monobloc 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 240mm disc, 1-piston caliperSingle 220mm petal disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire120/70ZR17120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)
Rear tire180/55ZR17180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)
QuickshifterNoYes
Launch priceUSD 9,899 (US)BestUSD 11,299 (US)