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Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs. BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2025 compared to BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z650 2025
BMW K 1200 LT 2009
Kawasaki Z650 2025
Kawasaki Z650 2025
BMW K 1200 LT 2009
BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore70.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke75 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power116 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1.171 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

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.

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs BMW K 1200 LT

Price Kawasaki Z650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW K 1200 LT

Model year
Current average market prices

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