Kawasaki Z650 2018 vs. KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2018 vs KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2018 compared to KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2018
KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore95 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel300 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
TravelTravel130 mmTravel310 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter260 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height960 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

The Kawasaki Z 650 is the tip of the middle class for small male and female riders. On its compact dimensions, you probably won't feel comfortable as a giant. Heart-warming feelings, however, come from the engine, which delights with a very smooth pull. On the chassis side, a Kawasaki-typical tight set-up was chosen, which finds a great compromise in everyday use. The negative display is very easy to read and is reminiscent of its predecessor, the ER-6n - very nice!

Even power delivery

sporty chassis

compact dimensions

negative display

a little too small for tall people

KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

KTM 450 EXC-F 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs KTM 450 EXC-F

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price KTM 450 EXC-F

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