Kawasaki Z650 2023 vs. Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2023 vs Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2023 compared to Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	79.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	247 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2023

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.