Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 650L ABS and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance 2020 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Ninja 650L ABS × |  Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2020 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 650L ABS | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 636 |
| Power (kw) | 38.2 | 92.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 56 | 71 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 45.1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | O-Ring Chain | - |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with digital advance |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in. | 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm) |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount Compression damping: Stepless |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Dual semi-floating petal discs |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS. | Single disc. Single petal-type disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel | Twin spar, pressed aluminium |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Trail (mm) | 110 | 101 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | Dual headlamp | - |
| Instruments | Analogue-style tachometer and multi-function dual-window LCD screen | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,395 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 211.1 | 192 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,181 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,111 | 2,085 |
| Overall width (mm) | 770 | 705 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 830 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 17 |
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