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Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC - [2013]
This edition of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a 649cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2013 Ninja 650 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Ninja 650's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 208 kgs (458 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 649cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 72.1 bhp (53 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.6 lb-ft (65.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1986 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC.
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 346.6 bhp per ton and 234.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Ninja 650 competing with the 1986 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim [370.6 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim [370.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Ninja 650 generating around 234.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SE [258.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 M 1500 [258.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.9 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally (10.7 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC (10.7 secs). This Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC and the 1981 Kawasaki Z 1000 J
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1981 Kawasaki Z 1000 J (12.1 secs) and the 2001 Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion (12.1 secs).
The 2013 version of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2013 Ninja 650 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).
