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Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2025 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2025
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017
Kawasaki Z650 2025
Kawasaki Z650 2025
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque68.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin-Spar

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

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 mmLength2,040 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight196 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600

Price Kawasaki Z650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Suzuki GSX-R 600

Model year
Current average market prices

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