Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Kawasaki Ninja 650. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Classic 350 is ₹ 1,63,561 and Kawasaki Ninja 650 is ₹ 6,39,000. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 6 colours and 7 variants and Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Classic 350 vs Ninja 650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Classic 350	Ninja 650
Price	₹ 1,63,561	₹ 6,39,000
Capacity	346 cc	649 cc
Power	19.1 bhp @ 5250 rpm	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	36 kmpl	50 kmpl

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Royal Enfield
Classic 350

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,63,561
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Ninja 650

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₹ 6,39,000
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Royal Enfield
Classic 350
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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Ninja 650
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	19.1 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	67.3 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	346	649
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	70	83
Stroke (mm)	90	60
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	10.8:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition ECU/Variable	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet, Multi-plate	Wet Sump
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	472	750
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35	50
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	220
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston	Front-2-Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 19" - 52P (tube type)	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size	110/90 - 18" - 61P (tube type)	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel	ø41 mm telescopic fork / 125 mm
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload / 130 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	195	196
Overall Length (mm)	2,160	2,115
Overall Width (mm)	790	740
Overall Height (mm)	1,090	1,145
Wheelbase (mm)	1,390	1,410
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	130
Seat Height (mm)	800	790
Chassis Type	Single Downtube,Using Engine As Stressed Member	Trellis, high-tensile steel

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	0	2
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12V - 12 Ah MF	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W ( Halogen )	--
Brake/Tail Light	12V, P21/5W	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4 Nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Brand image
- Easy service availability
- Comfortable riding posture
- 650cc parallel-twin motor is refined and punch
- Comfortable riding position
- Equipped with full digital instrument cluster
Could be better
- Engine has a lot of vibrations
- Could get better brakes
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Spare parts are priced a bit high
- Not comfortable for pillion
- Limited service support

Colors


Available Colours	Redditch Red Pure Black Mercury Silver Chestnut Classic Black Ash	Lime Green Ebony Pearl Flat Stardust White Lime Green

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(3956 ratings) 1193 reviews	4.8(55 ratings) 8 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	5
Reliability	4	5
Performance	4	5
Service Experience	3	4
Maintenance cost	3	3
Extra Features	4	4

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Our dream bike

The features of This bike are very good it stands in the road like a tiger and its mi

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