Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.2
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
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel130 mmTravel159 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake64.2 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail110 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter200 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,275 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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