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Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023 vs. Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Honda CL500 2023

Honda CL500 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023 vs Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Honda CL500 2023

Honda CL500 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023 compared to Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023
Honda CL500 2023
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023
Honda CL500 2023
Honda CL500 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power47 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque43.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountPro-Link
TravelTravel130 mmTravel145 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake27 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter200 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,175 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)192 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CL500 2023

Honda CL500 2023

Uncomplicated scrambler with a cool look, light-footed handling and a rev-happy engine - riding fun guaranteed for everyone. The CL500 proves to be a fun companion for every day on paved and unpaved roads. With a wide range of accessories available ex works, the Scrambler can be completely customised.

attractive price

comfortable ergonomics

stylish look

agile, easy handling

Display poorly legible

little long-distance comfort

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Honda CL500

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda CL500

Model year
Current average market prices

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