Kawasaki Ninja 650 - 2026 vs Kawasaki Z650 Comparison

The Ninja 650 may be a middleweight, but it feels like a small bike, and it doesn't have the intake roar or exhaust note associated with a high-performance motorcycle. It feels at ease handling traffic, and is equally comfortable on the highway, if you're in the mood for occasional long-distance touring. If you're looking to upgrade from a smaller bike, or you're new to motorcycling, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 could well be all the bike you need.

The 2022 Kawasaki Z650 continues to get the same 649 cc parallel-twin engine as before. The motor makes 67 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 6,700 rpm. The motorcycle gets a 6-speed gearbox along with a slipper clutch.The motorcycle continues to get the same features like a 4.3-inch TFT instrument console, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and Kawasaki's 'Rideology' app connectivity as well. It is a good option to have in the 650 cc motorcycle category.