Sleek LED brake warning is visible at the tail. The 2012 Ninja 650’s fuel tank is slightly larger, and the new model uses a more compact battery. Kerb weight is up a few kilos, now around 208kg.

While we're still on these bikes' engines, it's crucial to mention that the Ninja 650 has larger bore and stroke dimensions at 83.0 by 60.0 millimeters compared to the 500's 70.0 by 58.6.

Even the larger Ninja 650 weighs 31kg less than the Ninja 7 Hybrid, at 196 kg. Of course, this added weight is due to the Ninja 7 HEV carrying an extra electric motor and battery pack.

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650 costs a little more with MSRPs listed at $8,299 without ABS and $8,899 with ABS. Kawasaki hasn't released pricing for the 2025 Z650 yet, but the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 ...