Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	110 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	200 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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	18 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	18 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,122 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

With the RS, Kawasaki proves that it has mastered the art of retro bikes. You immediately forget that underneath the pretty dress is the normal Z650, because thanks to the right details, the retro design has been convincingly implemented. In the saddle, you enjoy the accessibility that you know from the technical sister. A retro bike that both beginners and experienced bikers will really enjoy!

perfectly realised retro design

analogue displays

lively engine,accessible handling

powerful brakes

comfortable ergonomics

adjustable levers

real eye-catcher

slightly softer sound

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Visually, the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is closely related to its single-cylinder sister Continental GT 535, but technically it takes a huge step forward. The parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is lively and refined, the handling is surprisingly stable and the brakes are also convincing. Electronic features are in vain, but the wonderful cafe racer look remains absolutely authentic. The price should also be set so low in Europe that Royal Enfield should no longer be a quirky exotic.

Agile and refined powerplant

cool two-cylinder sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

wonderful old school look

reasonable price

classic round instruments.

ABS not quite sensitive, no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018