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CBR650R 2024 vs Ninja 400 2025

If straight-line speed is your priority, the CBR650R takes the lead. With 49 HP more than the Ninja 400, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. When it comes to agility, the Ninja 400 has a clear advantage. Weighing in 43kg less than the CBR650R, it will feel significantly easier to handle in low-speed traffic, parking maneuvers, and twisty corners. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the Ninja 400. Its seat height is 25mm lower than the CBR650R, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the cbr650r offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Honda CBR650R 2024CBR650R
2024649 cc • 94 hp
Kawasaki Ninja 400 2025Ninja 400
2025399 cc • 45 hp
SpecCBR650RNinja 400
Displacement649399
Power9445
Cylinders42
Weight211168
Seat height810785
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