Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS vs Triumph Thruxton RS Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS and Triumph Thruxton RS, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS priced at RM 35,090 while the Triumph Thruxton RS Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 90,200. Comparing the technical specifications, Triumph Thruxton RS engine displacement is 1200 while the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS houses a 649 engine.

Brand	Kawasaki Malaysia	Triumph Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 35,090 Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS Price	N/A
Variant	Ninja 650 ABS Standard	Thruxton RS Cafe racer
User Rating	4.45 Ninja 650 ABS reviews	4.73 Thruxton RS reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cafe Racer Cafe Racer Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	649 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	67.3 hp	103 hp

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Photo Comparision

Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS Front View Full Image

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS Images

Triumph Thruxton RS Slant Front View Full Image

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.45/5 22 reviews	4.73/5 11 reviews
User Review Comparison	A reliable mid-range sportsbike I was looking for a reliable mid-range sportsbike, and after trying out many bikes, I made up my mind to purchase the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS. With... Read More J Jeffrey Aug 21, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS	glorious edition of cafe racer model from Triumph I simply got lured at this ravishing café racer from Triumph. In fact, I got fascinated to that extent that I decided to go for it. Must say this... Read More A Aswab Oct 08, 2025 for Triumph Thruxton RS

From The Experts

Things we like	Sportier stance Ride quality Performance Read More	Elegant design Dynamic handling Read More
Things we don't like	Pillion seat comfort Bulky front end Read More	Stiff ride quality Pricey to buy and maintain Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	67.3 hp	103 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.0 L	14.5 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	12.066:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Dual Exhaust
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 Valves	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Maximum Torque	65.7 Nm	112 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	4250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8000 rpm	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Cafe Racer
Seating Capacity	2	1
Height	1135 mm	1030 mm
Width	740 mm	745 mm
Wheel Base	1410 mm	1415 mm
Kerb Weight	193 kg	--
Ground Clearance	130 mm	--
Seat Height	790 mm	810 mm
Length	2115 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	197 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	USD
Rear Suspension	Back Link	Twin Shocks

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Street, Road Street, Road
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--