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Kawasaki Z650RS vs Kawasaki Z650 Comparison

Compare Kawasaki Z650RS vs Kawasaki Z650 to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Kawasaki Z650RS vs Kawasaki Z650; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Z650RS vs Z650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z650RS	Z650
Price	7.69 L	7.26 L
Power	649.0 CC	649.0 CC
Class	Sports	Sports
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	27 KM/L

Kawasaki Z650RS

Ex-Showroom Price

₹7.69 L

Kawasaki Z650

Ex-Showroom Price

₹7.26 L

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Kawasaki Z650RS

STD

7.69 L

Kawasaki Z650

BS VI

7.26 L

Overview Specifications Features

Overview

Overall Rating	6.8	7.5
Design	7.00	7.50
Performance	7.00	8.00
Fuel Consumption	6.00	5.50
Significance	6.00	8.00
Safety	7.00	8.00
Comfort	7.00	7.50
Value For Money	6.75	7.50

Specifications

Engine CC	649.0 CC	649.0 CC
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6700 Rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 Rpm
Top Speed	201 kmph	201 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Ground Clearance	125 mm mm	130 mm mm
Kerb Weight	192 KG	186 KG
Seat Height	800 mm	805 mm

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	15.0 L
Mileage	23 KM/L	27 KM/L

Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Dual Discs
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Front Tyre	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Features

Pros Cons of Kawasaki Z650RS

Pros

The retro design pays tribute to the classic Z1.
Its 650 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engines makes exciting low and mid-range grunt.
It has an assist and slipper clutch to keep the clutch action light, which is handy in city traffic.
The riding posture is friendly owing to the 800 mm seat height, a narrow midsection and wide, upright handlebars.
Front end uses dual 300 mm discs, and the rear has a 220 mm one, along with dual-channel ABS for sure-shot stops.

Cons

The 125 mm ground clearance needs you to be careful while going over tall speed breakers.
You will experience considerable windblast at highway speeds due to the absence of wind deflectors.
The telescopic front forks do not have adjustment options to fine-tune the damping characteristics.
A classic naked stance leaves you fully exposed to windblast during extended highway stints.

Verdict

The Kawasaki Z650RS gives you 1970s styling with modern engineering. Making it special, is its punchy parallel-twin engine’s performance, neutral riding position, and exceedingly agile persona.

However, its low ground clearance, modest 12-litre fuel tank and nonadjustable front forks can hamper the overall experience substantially. That said, if you want authentic retro character married to Japanese reliability, the Z650RS is a compelling option.

Pros Cons Kawasaki Z650

Pros

Delivers punchy, flexible mid-range grunt that makes slicing through city traffic and highway blasts effortless.
Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) gives you peace of mind on wet or loose tarmac and can also be switched off.
An assist and slipper clutch keeps the lever action light in stop-and-go commuting, while preventing rear wheel hop under aggressive downshifts.
The low 790 mm seat height and narrow frame make it easy for all riders to reach the ground.
Twin 300 mm petal discs up front and a 220 mm rear disc have dual-channel ABS for reassuring stops.

Cons

With just 130 mm of ground clearance, you need to be attentive over tall speed bumps and broken roads.
You cannot adjust the damping on the conventional telescopic front forks.
Pillion comfort is non-existent since the rear seat is tiny and narrow.
Wind buffeting is noticeable once you cross 120 kmph.

Verdict

The Kawasaki Z650 is still one of the most user-friendly middleweight naked motorcycles in India. What makes it so flexible is the parallel-twin performance, balanced chassis manners, safety electronics and its accessible 790 mm seat height. All these traits make it easy to live with, be it daily office runs or corner carving on weekends.

What goes against it is the low ground clearance, and the wind blast under sustained highway speeds. Nevertheless, its blend of everyday usability and genuine big-bike performance is hard to match. If you are upgrading from the 300-400 cc bike, this Kawasaki is certainly worth your attention.