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Kawasaki Z650 2023 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2023 vs Yamaha XJ6 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2023 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023
Yamaha XJ6 2012
Kawasaki Z650 2023
Kawasaki Z650 2023
Yamaha XJ6 2012
Yamaha XJ6 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore65.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke44.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power78 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque59.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight205 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2023

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.

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha XJ6

Price Kawasaki Z650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XJ6

Model year
Current average market prices

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