Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha R3

In 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 or Yamaha R3 choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.77 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs. 3.39 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). Ninja 650 engine makes power and torque 68 PS PS & 64 Nm. On the other hand, R3 engine makes power & torque 42 PS PS & 29.5 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 650 in 1 colour. The Ninja 650 mileage is around 21.0 kmpl. The R3 mileage is around 25 kmpl.
Ninja 650 vs R3 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Ninja 650 R3
BrandKawasakiYamaha
Price₹ 7.77 Lakhs₹ 3.39 Lakhs
Mileage21.0 kmpl25 kmpl
Engine Capacity649 cc321 cc
Power68 PS PS42 PS PS

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₹7.77 Lakhs*
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₹3.39 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
15 litres14 l
Ground Clearance
130 mm160 mm
Length
2115 mm2090 mm
Wheelbase
1410 mm1380
Height
1145 mm1140 mm
Kerb Weight
196 kg169 kg
Saddle Height
790 mm780 mm
Width
740 mm730 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
ABS
Dual Channel ABSDual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
Alloy-
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Speed
210 kmph170 kmph
Max Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Stroke
60 mm44.1 mm
Max Torque
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Displacement
649 cc321 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Clutch
Wet Multi DiscMultiplate Wet Clutch
No Of Cylinders
22
Starting
Self StartSelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
42
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Bore
83 mm68 mm
Emission Type
BS6 Phase 2Bbs6-2.0
Chassis
Trellis, high-tensile steel-
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload / 130 mm-
Front Suspension
41 mm telescopic fork / 125 mm-
Features
Music Control
Yes-
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes-
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Fuel Gauge
Digital-
Clock
Yes-
Instrument Console
DigitalDigital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes-
Mobile Application
Yes-
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Console
Digital-
Pass Switch
Yes-
Passenger Footrest
Yes-
Low Battery Indicator
Yes-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDBi-functional LED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹8,78,580₹3,80,541
Ex-Showroom Price
₹7,77,000₹3,39,028
RTO
₹66,240₹27,122
Insurance
₹35,340₹14,391
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹18,884₹8,179
Expert Rating
-
Pros and Cons

Pros

Smooth enginePredictable handlingComfortable riding triangle

Cons

No slip-and-assist clutchToo expensive

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