Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2017

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Overview - Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016 vs Kawasaki Z650 2017

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Technical Specifications Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2017

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.3 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	201 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999.6 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Launch-Control, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,040 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 2017

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