Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020- , EX650M/EX650R/EX650S) or Yamaha YZF-R7 (CP2)?

2020–present vs 2022–2025 · Sport vs Sport

In short

Power: Ninja 650 (2020- , EX650M/EX650R/EX650S) 35–50.2 kW, YZF-R7 (CP2) 35–54 kW.
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020- , EX650M/EX650R/EX650S)2020–present · 12 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Yamaha YZF-R7 (CP2)2022–2025 · 2 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020- , EX650M/EX650R/EX650S)2020–presentno listings	Yamaha YZF-R7 (CP2)2022–2025no listings
Dimensions
Seat height	Seat height790 mm	Seat height835 mm
Curb weight	Curb weight193 kg	Curb weight188 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2022–2025
Body type	Body typeSport	Body typeSport
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines2
Power	Power35–50.2 kW (48–68 hp)	Power35–54 kW (48–73 hp)
Engine size (cm³)	Engine size (cm³)649	Engine size (cm³)689
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainChain	DrivetrainChain
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful — Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020- , EX650M/EX650R/EX650S) or Yamaha YZF-R7 (CP2)?

The strongest Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2020- , EX650M/EX650R/EX650S) makes 50.2 kW (68 hp) (Ninja 650 Performance Akrapovic); the strongest Yamaha YZF-R7 (CP2) 54 kW (73 hp) (YZF-R7 689).