Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,150 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.7 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	9.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,067 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,398 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.