Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2021 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	44.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	78 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	59.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	205 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Even in 2021, the Kawasaki Z 650 stands for easy riding with great looks and good equipment. Both seat height and engine are very accessible and will give both experienced riders and newcomers a lot of pleasure. If you are looking for an honest naked bike without any big surprises, this is the bike for you. Due to its compact dimensions, however, you should try it out before buying and perhaps go for the raised seat.

accessible two-cylinder

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Probably uncomfortable for tall riders

adrenaline level in the saddle lower than with the competition