Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2021
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,095 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2021

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

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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