Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2020 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2020
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

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 width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,095 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 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.

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

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