2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
193 kg / 425.5 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20182026
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 650Suzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55.5 in.1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1135 mm / 44.6 in1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2055 mm / 80.9 in.2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width740 mm / 29.1 in.710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-156
Wet Weight (kg)193 190
Dry Weight-156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.9 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight193 kg / 425.5 lbs190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile-10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement649 cc / 39.65 cu /in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke83 x 60 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio10.8:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption-5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionDFIØ with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodiesNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advanceDigital DC-CDI
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multiple discs
Final DriveO-ring chainChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steelUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front41 mm hydraulic telescopic forkShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with adjustable preloadShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake-23.8°
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm discSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 -17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear160/50 -17180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke