BMW G 650 GS versus Kawasaki Ninja 650

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Supersport

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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Is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 a super sports car or not?

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2017 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 8.245 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

manoeuvrable bike with a lot of riding fun
reasonable seating position
good workmanship
TFT display with Handy-Connect

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Performance okay, but not a burner

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.055 mm Height : 1.135 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 193 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 205 km/h
Performance: 68 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 125 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

Result

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