Hyosung GT 650 RC vs Kawasaki Ninja 650: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Hyosung GT 650 RC (2017) and the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Hyosung GT 650 RC 79 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 650 67 hp.
- Torque: Hyosung GT 650 RC 66.9 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja 650 65.8 Nm.
- Weight: Hyosung GT 650 RC 215 kg, Kawasaki Ninja 650 192 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Hyosung GT 650 RC (2017)79 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)67
Torque Nm
- Hyosung GT 650 RC (2017)66.9 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)65.8
Weight kg
- Hyosung GT 650 RC (2017)215
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)192 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2017 Remove |  2020-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2017 | 2020-present |
| Engine | 647.0 ccm (39.48 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 90° V-twin, Injection | 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 647 cc | 649 cc |
| Power | 79 hp @ 9,250 rpmBest | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 66.9 Nm @ 7,250 rpmBest | 65.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Wet, Multiplate, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, assist-and-slipper clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 215 kg (wet) | 192 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 930 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 15.1 L |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork (KYB), non-adjustable, ~124mm (4.9 in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic Mono shock absorber (Preload adjustable) | Linkage-assisted single shock (KYB), adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm (5.1 in) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS optional (+$400); Nissin brakes |
| Front brake | Double disc. Semi Floating discs, 4 pistons calipers, 300 mm | Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston Nissin calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc. 2 pistons caliper, 230 mm | Single 220mm petal disc, Nissin caliper |
| Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 | 120/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 7,399 (US) |