Kawasaki Z650 2018 vs. Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2018 compared to Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,450 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	150 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,745 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
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	26 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	170 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,425 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	695 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	376 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2018

The Kawasaki Z 650 is the tip of the middle class for small male and female riders. On its compact dimensions, you probably won't feel comfortable as a giant. Heart-warming feelings, however, come from the engine, which delights with a very smooth pull. On the chassis side, a Kawasaki-typical tight set-up was chosen, which finds a great compromise in everyday use. The negative display is very easy to read and is reminiscent of its predecessor, the ER-6n - very nice!

Even power delivery

sporty chassis

compact dimensions

negative display

a little too small for tall people