Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs. Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2020 compared to Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2020
Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power54 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque76.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,435 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,685 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height675 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight278 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha XVS 950 A

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Yamaha XVS 950 A

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