Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2020 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	181 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	999.8 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,077 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,407 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	200 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2020

It's simply marvellous what Kawasaki has put together in a complete package with the new Z650. The technical components may not knock your socks off individually, but in combination they make for a pleasantly neutral motorbike that everyone will enjoy. No bitchy idiosyncrasies - simply a naked bike that works really well on winding country roads. Of course, the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, is a plus, as is the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Z models. Only the pressure point of the front brake could have been more clearly defined - but you can't have everything in this price range.

powerful two-cylinder engine

aggressive intake noise

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Front brake pressure point

probably uncomfortable for tall riders

Rideology Appn och not 100% sophisticated.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control