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Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Yamaha XJ6 2016
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Yamaha XJ6 2016
Yamaha XJ6 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore65.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke44.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power78 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque59.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight205 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 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 RS 2022

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

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Yamaha XJ6

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XJ6

Model year
Current average market prices

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