Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Standard
₱452,000
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Standard
₱1.39 Million
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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 650 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at ₱452,000, while KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is priced at ₱1.39 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 houses 649 engine whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S engine displacement stands at 1301.

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Overview: Ninja 650 vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 130 mm 220 mm
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc
Displacement 649 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 68.3 hp 158.2 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.67/5
30 reviews
4.72/5
18 reviews
Design
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Comfort
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Performance
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Safety
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User Review Comparison
  • Cramped ergonomics, high pillion seat

    As a stepping stone to a bigger motorcycle, I have found the Kawasaki Ninja 650 to be very manageable and confidence-inspiring, but it’s too...

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    Japheth Oct 03, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • competent and versatile adventure tourer from KTM

    I keep on riding my bikes consistently and through different road conditions. Thus, I need a bike that can withstand various riding situations....

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    B
    Benito Aug 21, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

From The Experts

Things we like

Track Beast

Refined engine

Aggressive styling

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Well-balanced road-based adventure bike

Exceptional performance 

Unmatched off-roading capabilities 

Superior comfort

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Things we don't like

Normal Suspension

Too sporty

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No leg guards 

No navigator

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 649 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 68.3 hp 158.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 L 23.0 L
Engine Type Parallel Twin, 4-stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Forced Oil
Maximum Torque 65.7 Nm 140 Nm
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 13.1:1
Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl 15 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power 8000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Sport Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2
Ground Clearance 130 mm 220 mm
Kerb Weight 172 kg --
Seat Height 790 mm 860 mm
Width 740 mm --
Wheel Base 1410 mm 1560 mm
Height 1135 mm --
Length 2115 mm --
Dry Weight -- 215 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital Twin Ignition
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 170/60 ZR17
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 120/70 ZR19
Front Wheel Size R17 R19
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Tyre Type -- Runflat, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork WP USD
Rear Suspension Back Link WP MoNoshock
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 200 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 200 mm

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer No Yes
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Central Locking No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Comfort, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Street, Sport, Offroad
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Launch Control -- No
Traction Control -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator Yes No
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish Yes No
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis Chrome Molybdenum Chrome Molybdenum
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings Yes No

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet -- Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control -- Yes

Videos of Kawasaki Ninja 650 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

Ninja 650 is priced at ₱452,000 and 1290 Super Adventure S is priced at ₱1.39 Million. Hence Ninja 650 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 has power of 68.3 hp with 65.7 Nm torque and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has power of 158.2 hp with 140 Nm torque. Thus making 1290 Super Adventure S the more powerful as compared to Ninja 650.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Ninja 650 vs 1290 Super Adventure S?

The Ninja 650 comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , on the other hand the 1290 Super Adventure S comes with a ground clearance of 220 mm , hence the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

Ninja 650 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Side Reflectors and Engine Check Warning

1290 Super Adventure S safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Side Reflectors, Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer and Engine Check Warning

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has higher number of sefety features than Ninja 650, hence KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is more safer than Kawasaki Ninja 650.

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