Kawasaki Z650RS vs Honda CB500X Comparison

The 650 cc Kawasaki Z650RS is based on the Z650 naked motorcycle but gets a retro design language on the same lines as the Kawasaki Z900 RS. Power on the new Kawasaki Z650RS comes from the familiar 649 cc twin-cylinder motor that's also seen on the Z650. Power figures are identical with 67 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm at 6,700 rpm. It gets a beautiful neo-retro classic design as well, with it being one of the prettiest modern classic motorcycles in the 650 cc segment.

The Honda CB500X is a good touring machine and can take on the rough easily too. It is available in two colours - Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic and Grand Prix Red. The one big gripe that we have is the pricing, which feels exorbitant. Honda CB500X is actually a versatile motorcycle and It is perhaps the best-rounded package in the 500 cc space, but customers will have to be willing to pay the price for it.