Kawasaki Z650 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2022 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	76.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	3,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	8.9
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	883 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,245 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	260 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Even in 2021, the Kawasaki Z 650 stands for easy riding with great looks and good equipment. Both seat height and engine are very accessible and will give both experienced riders and newcomers a lot of pleasure. If you are looking for an honest naked bike without any big surprises, this is the bike for you. Due to its compact dimensions, however, you should try it out before buying and perhaps go for the raised seat.

accessible two-cylinder

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Probably uncomfortable for tall riders

adrenaline level in the saddle lower than with the competition

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Kawasaki Z650 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2022 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

Price Kawasaki Z650

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