Ninja 650 vs Z650S: Z650S Starts ₹32,000 Cheaper

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Price

Ninja 650 ₹7.91 Lakh

Z650S ₹7.59 Lakh (ahead)

Z650S ₹32,000 cheaper

Braking

Ninja 650 Dual-channel ABS

Z650S Dual-channel ABS

Mileage

Ninja 650 22.7 kmpl

Z650S Not published

Claimed

Power

Ninja 650 68 PS

Z650S 68 PS

Torque 62.1 vs 64 Nm

Weight

Ninja 650 196 kg

Z650S 193 kg

Seat height 790 vs 805 mm

Pick the Z650S for the lower price.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹7.91 Lakh

₹7.59 Lakh

On-road in

₹8.83 Lakh

₹8.48 Lakh

EMI, 3 years, 20% down

₹23,458 a month

₹22,526 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

68 PS

Torque

62.1 Nm

64 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

22.7 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine

Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve

Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, same unit as the Z650

Displacement

649 cc

Bore x Stroke

83.0 mm x 60.0 mm

Compression Ratio

10.8:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Not listed

Gears

6-speed manual

Clutch

Assist and slipper clutch

Wet multiplate, slip-and-assist

Drivetrain

Chain drive

Fuel System

Fuel injection

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Dual semi-floating petal discs, 300 mm, dual-piston calipers

Dual discs, dual-piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper

Disc, 220 mm

Braking System

Dual Channel ABS

Wheels

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Alloy, 17-inch front and rear

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Not listed

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR17 58W, Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2

120/70 ZR17 58W

Rear Tyre

160/60 ZR17 69W, Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2

160/60 ZR17 69W

Front Suspension

41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel

41 mm telescopic fork, 125 mm travel

Rear Suspension

Horizontal back-link, adjustable preload, 130mm travel

Horizontal back-link monoshock, 130 mm travel

Frame

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Wheelbase

1,410 mm

Not listed

Ground Clearance

130 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Height

790 mm

805 mm

Kerb Weight

196 kg

193 kg

Fuel Tank

15 litres

Length

2,115 mm

Not listed

Width

740 mm

Not listed

Height

1,145 mm

Not listed

Seat Type

Stepped pillion seat

Rider seat plus pillion seat, 20 mm wider and with 10 mm more padding than the Z650's

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control

Yes

Kawasaki Traction Control, adjustable

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster

Digital

4.3-inch colour TFT

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes

Kawasaki Rideology app, phone and SMS alerts, ride data

Lights

Headlights

LED with DRL

New LED headlight, restyled for the Z650S

Tail Lights

LED

New LED tail light, restyled for the Z650S

Turn Indicators

LED

Not listed

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty

2 years or 30,000 km

Not listed

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹7.91 Lakh

₹7.59 Lakh

Colours

2 colours

1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

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Petrol, manual

Ninja 650₹7.91 Lakh Z650S₹7.59 Lakh Z650S ₹32,000 less

On-road price by city

Ninja 650 Ninja 650 against Z650S Z650S

MumbaiZ650S ₹36,384 less

Ninja 650 ₹9.14 Lakh

Z650S ₹8.78 Lakh

PuneZ650S ₹36,384 less

Ninja 650 ₹9.14 Lakh

Z650S ₹8.78 Lakh

New DelhiZ650S ₹35,104 less

Ninja 650 ₹8.83 Lakh

Z650S ₹8.48 Lakh

BengaluruZ650S ₹38,304 less

Ninja 650 ₹9.62 Lakh

Z650S ₹9.24 Lakh

ChennaiZ650S ₹36,384 less

Ninja 650 ₹9.14 Lakh

Z650S ₹8.78 Lakh

HyderabadZ650S ₹38,304 less

Ninja 650 ₹9.62 Lakh

Z650S ₹9.24 Lakh

AhmedabadZ650S ₹34,464 less

Ninja 650 ₹8.67 Lakh

Z650S ₹8.33 Lakh

KolkataZ650S ₹35,744 less

Ninja 650 ₹8.99 Lakh

Z650S ₹8.63 Lakh

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Ninja 650 or the Z650S?

The Z650S, by ₹32,000 on the versions compared here: Ninja 650 Ninja 650 at ₹7.91 Lakh against Z650S Z650S at ₹7.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹8.83 Lakh against ₹8.48 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Ninja 650 Ninja 650 makes 68 PS and 62.1 Nm and the Z650S Z650S makes 68 PS and 64 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,458 a month for the Ninja 650 and ₹22,526 for the Z650S, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Z650S

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