LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2020

LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025

LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

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Technical Specifications LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2020

LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025
Kawasaki Z650 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeElectricEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power41 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power3,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque263 NmTorque65.7 Nm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
RakeRake24.5 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail92 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyMonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)197 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, Keyless System, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025

LiveWire S2 Alpinista 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 2020

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price LiveWire S2 Alpinista vs Kawasaki Z650

Price LiveWire S2 Alpinista

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki Z650

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