Kawasaki Z650 2017 vs. Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Yamaha R1 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2017 vs Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2017

Yamaha R1 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2017 compared to Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2017
Yamaha R1 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque113.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake102 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail24 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsLaunch-Control, Traction control

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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)201 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 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

Yamaha R1 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Yamaha R1

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