Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011 vs Kawasaki Z650 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	3,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	10.8
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	725 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	260 kg	Kerb Weight	185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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