| General |
| Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1135 mm / 44.6 in | 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in. | 2070 mm / 81.5 in |
| Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in. | 724 mm / 28.5 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 193 | 189 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 193 kg / 425.5 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 60 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rake | - | 24° |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 -17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/50 -17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R |