Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Standard
₱452,000
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KTM 690 SMC-R
KTM 690 SMC-R
Standard
₱610,000
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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 690 SMC-R Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 650 and KTM 690 SMC-R, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at ₱452,000, while KTM 690 SMC-R is priced at ₱610,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 houses 649 engine whereas KTM 690 SMC-R engine displacement stands at 690.

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Overview: Ninja 650 vs 690 SMC-R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 130 mm 325 mm
Front Brake Dual Disc Disc
Displacement 649 cc 690 cc
Maximum Power 68.3 hp -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.67/5
30 reviews
4.26/5
19 reviews
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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

From The Experts

Things we like

Track Beast

Refined engine

Aggressive styling

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Superior handling enabled by the latest fully-adjustable WP APEX suspension

Brembo brakes

All-inclusive electronics package

Updated engine

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Things we don't like

Normal Suspension

Too sporty

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Misses an LED headlight unit

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 649 cc 690 cc
Maximum Power 68.3 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 L 13.5 L
Engine Type Parallel Twin, 4-stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Wet Sump
Maximum Torque 65.7 Nm --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooling
Injection Type Fuel Injection Indirect Injection
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 --
Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 105 mm x 80 mm
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 1
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Power 8000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
Emission Control -- Catalytic Converter
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder -- 1
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Dimension

Category Sport --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Ground Clearance 130 mm 325 mm
Kerb Weight 172 kg --
Seat Height 790 mm 890 mm
Width 740 mm --
Wheel Base 1410 mm 1418 mm
Height 1135 mm --
Length 2115 mm --
Dry Weight -- 147 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 110/90 R19
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 80/100 R21
Front Wheel Size R17 R21
Rear Wheel Size R17 R19
Tyre Type -- Radial

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 Suspension
Rear Suspension Back Link WP Suspension PDS
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 250 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 280 mm

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer No Yes
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes No
Shutter Lock No No
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning Yes No
Central Locking No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sport Sport
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Traction Control -- No
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Optional Optional
Launch Control -- No
Stability Control -- No
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Console

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

Chrome Garnish Yes Yes
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis Perimeter Perimeter
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel, Aluminium Steel, Aluminium
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Slender Slender
Side Wings Yes Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No
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Brake

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

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Indicator Light Yes No
Head Lamp LED LED Reflector Reflector
Tail Lamp LED LED Bulb Bulb
Accessory Outlet -- No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No Yes
Cruise Control -- No

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 690 SMC-R FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 690 SMC-R?

Ninja 650 is priced at ₱452,000 and 690 SMC-R is priced at ₱610,000. Hence Ninja 650 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Ninja 650 vs 690 SMC-R?

The Ninja 650 comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , on the other hand the 690 SMC-R comes with a ground clearance of 325 mm , hence the KTM 690 SMC-R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 690 SMC-R?

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

690 SMC-R safety features: ABS, Pass Switch and Engine Immobilizer

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 has higher number of sefety features than 690 SMC-R, hence Kawasaki Ninja 650 is more safer than KTM 690 SMC-R.

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