Kawasaki Z650 2018 vs. Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Kawasaki KX 250 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2018 vs Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2018 compared to Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Kawasaki Z650 2018
Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke52.2 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio14.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore44 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionCDI, Digital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement249 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel314 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountUni Trak
TravelTravel130 mmTravel315.97 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail100 mmTrail118 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter270 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width100 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,180 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height950 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight105.2 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity6.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2018

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

Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Kawasaki KX 250 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Kawasaki KX 250

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Kawasaki KX 250

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