Kawasaki Z650 2023 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 2015

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2023 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 2015

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 2015

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	156 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,950 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	9.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	200 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	2,340 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	339 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2023

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.

Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm

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