Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs. Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2021 compared to Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	52.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,077 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Even in 2021, the Kawasaki Z 650 stands for easy riding with great looks and good equipment. Both seat height and engine are very accessible and will give both experienced riders and newcomers a lot of pleasure. If you are looking for an honest naked bike without any big surprises, this is the bike for you. Due to its compact dimensions, however, you should try it out before buying and perhaps go for the raised seat.

accessible two-cylinder

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Probably uncomfortable for tall riders

adrenaline level in the saddle lower than with the competition

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020

There may already be some power naked bikes that cut an excellent figure on the race track with incredibly powerful engines. But with its Öhlins chassis, the many superbike components and this incredible performance, the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory is currently the best naked bike on the racetrack and therefore also arrow-quick on the country road. What is most amazing is that the respect-inspiring 175 hp and 121 Newton metres of torque behave in such an uncomplicated and easily controllable way - the Tuono Factory is not only fast but also incredibly fun!

Incredibly powerful and easy to control engine

classy Öhlins suspension

comfortable seating position

good aerodynamics

transparent brakes

independent look

high-quality components

top exhaust sound.

High price

the design could have used some changes