Honda MSX 125 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2017

Honda MSX 125 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2017

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Technical Specifications Honda MSX 125 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2017

Honda MSX 125 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Honda MSX 125 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52.4 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.9 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	10 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	10.9 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.3	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	12 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	12 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,760 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,200 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	102 kg	Kerb Weight	185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda MSX 125 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 2017

The Kawasaki Z 650 is the tip of the middle class for small male and female riders. On its compact dimensions, you probably won't feel comfortable as a giant. Heart-warming feelings, however, come from the engine, which delights with a very smooth pull. On the chassis side, a Kawasaki-typical tight set-up was chosen, which finds a great compromise in everyday use. The negative display is very easy to read and is reminiscent of its predecessor, the ER-6n - very nice!

Even power delivery

sporty chassis

compact dimensions

negative display

a little too small for tall people