Kawasaki Z650 2017 vs. Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2017 vs Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2017 compared to Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2017
Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque67 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake68.2 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail93.9 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter245 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 width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,107 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,436 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2017

The Kawasaki Z 650 is the tip of the middle class for small male and female riders. On its compact dimensions, you probably won't feel comfortable as a giant. Heart-warming feelings, however, come from the engine, which delights with a very smooth pull. On the chassis side, a Kawasaki-typical tight set-up was chosen, which finds a great compromise in everyday use. The negative display is very easy to read and is reminiscent of its predecessor, the ER-6n - very nice!

Even power delivery

sporty chassis

compact dimensions

negative display

a little too small for tall people

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer

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