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Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power46 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque44.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountPro-Link

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake62 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail110 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,188 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,488 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)191 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity11.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Riding fun and beginner-friendliness - Honda manages to combine these attributes in the Rebel 500. Thanks to its low weight and compact wheel dimensions, it brings joy on the country road and will not overtax anyone in everyday life. No longer an insider tip for cruiser fans!

compact dimensions

enough power

fun to drive

cool look

Display poorly legible

engine somewhat characterless

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Honda CMX500 Rebel

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

Model year
Current average market prices

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