Honda CB 650 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 10.3 Lakh

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₹ 7.91 Lakh

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Honda CB 650 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB 650 R Vs Ninja 650 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

CB 650 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 Lakh. On the other hand, Honda CB 650 R price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 10.3 Lakh.

Summary	Honda CB 650 R	Kawasaki Ninja 650
Price	₹ 10.3 Lakh	₹ 7.91 Lakh
Manufacturer	Honda	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	20.40 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Power	87.01 bhp	67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	648.7 CC	649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

CB 650 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The Honda CB 650 R base returns 20 KM/L.

CB 650 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda CB 650 R comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-stroke, SI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin
Engine CC	648.7 CC	649.0 CC
Engine Power	87.01	67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	57.5	62.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed	220 kmph	210 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2128 mm	2115 mm
Width	784 mm	740 mm
Height	1076 mm	1145 mm
Wheelbase	1449 mm	1410 mm
Ground Clearance	148 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	206 kg	196 kg
Seat Height	810 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	Twin-Tube Type	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.4 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.6 L	2.3 L
Mileage	20.40 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	314 km	315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Dual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70-17 M/C 58W	120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55-17 M/C 73W	160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Fully Digital	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split	Step-Up Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Dual Channel ABS	-
Gear-Shift Timing Light	-
Improved Windshield	-
LCD Instrument Cluster	-
Smartphone Connectivity	-
TFT Colour Instrumentation	-
USB Charging Option	-
Variable Valves Actuation (VVA)	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual Channel	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	No	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

Additonal Features

Assist & Slipper Clutch

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