Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present) and the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR (2023-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja 650 67 hp, Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR 59 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja 650 65.8 Nm, Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR 56 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)67 (best)
- Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR (2023-2025)59
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)65.8 (best)
- Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR (2023-2025)56
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020-present)192
- Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 650 STR (2023-2025)200
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-present Remove |  2023-2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2020-present | 2023-2025 |
| Engine | 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin | Show, in November 2021, Moto Morini unveiled a long-awaited motorcycle: the new Seiemmezzo. An Italian name meaning six and a half, a nod to the famous Moto Morini 3 1/2 , released in 1971 and one of the brand's most famous models. this roadster, with its elegant but not excessive neo-retro look, is available in two versions: STR for the on-road model (Strada) and SCR for the more off-road version (Scrambler). Insurance front--scroll-nav#scrollTo">Specifications front--scroll-nav#scrollTo">Galle |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Power | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpmBest | 59 hp @ 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 65.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 56 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, assist-and-slipper clutch | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 192 kg (wet) | 200 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L | 16 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork (KYB), non-adjustable, ~124mm (4.9 in) travel | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Linkage-assisted single shock (KYB), adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm (5.1 in) travel | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | ABS optional (+$400); Nissin brakes | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston Nissin calipers | 2 Brembo discs Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc, Nissin caliper | 1 disc Ø 255 mm (10.04 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) | 160/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 7,399 (US) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.