Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024 vs. Kawasaki W800 2020

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024

Kawasaki W800 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024 vs Kawasaki W800 2020

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024

Kawasaki W800 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024 compared to Kawasaki W800 2020

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024

Kawasaki W800 2020

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024

Kawasaki W800 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	62.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	8.4
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	773 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	107 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	94 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	200 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki W800 2020

With the new W800, Kawasaki shows the appeal of relaxed retro bikes. Take a seat, ride off, feel good. In an industry where performance and innovation are the keys to success, the W800 stands like a rock and focuses on just one thing: the joy of riding a motorbike. It is perfect for those who want to ride a classic every day, but appreciate modern reliability and safety. A dream motorbike with a lot of character.

powerful engine

throaty sound

natural seating position

pleasantly neutral handling

great looks

little pressure under 3,500 rpm

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Kawasaki W800

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