Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017 vs Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	86 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	24.5 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	32 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
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
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	411 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	200 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	90 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,190 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	182 kg	Kerb Weight	185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

With the RS, Kawasaki proves that it has mastered the art of retro bikes. You immediately forget that underneath the pretty dress is the normal Z650, because thanks to the right details, the retro design has been convincingly implemented. In the saddle, you enjoy the accessibility that you know from the technical sister. A retro bike that both beginners and experienced bikers will really enjoy!

perfectly realised retro design

analogue displays

lively engine,accessible handling

powerful brakes

comfortable ergonomics

adjustable levers

real eye-catcher

slightly softer sound

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Kawasaki Z650 RS

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017 vs Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Kawasaki Z650 RS

Price Royal Enfield Himalayan

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

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