Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
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	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	9
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	26 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	117 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double 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	2,185 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	255 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 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.