Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs. Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2020 compared to Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	47 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	10.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	125 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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	1,968 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,353 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	145 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2020

It's simply marvellous what Kawasaki has put together in a complete package with the new Z650. The technical components may not knock your socks off individually, but in combination they make for a pleasantly neutral motorbike that everyone will enjoy. No bitchy idiosyncrasies - simply a naked bike that works really well on winding country roads. Of course, the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, is a plus, as is the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Z models. Only the pressure point of the front brake could have been more clearly defined - but you can't have everything in this price range.

powerful two-cylinder engine

aggressive intake noise

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Front brake pressure point

probably uncomfortable for tall riders

Rideology Appn och not 100% sophisticated.

Aprilia Tuono 125 2017

With the Tuono 125, Aprilia has succeeded in creating a very sporty A1 naked bike. It impresses above all with its high top speed and a great chassis. Aprilia has managed to combine great handling with a lot of cornering stability. Visually, it is strongly reminiscent of the big Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, without looking silly. Great overall package for sporty, ambitious riders!

Top speed

Sporty handling

Great chassis

High stability

Good brakes

Wide handlebars

Cockpit somewhat oldschool

ABS only at the front