Honda CB650R 2021 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

Honda CB650R 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

Overview - Honda CB650R 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

Honda CB650R 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

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Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2021 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

Honda CB650R 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

Honda CB650R 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	46 mm	Stroke	74.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	50 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	9.5
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	903 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,465 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	1,005 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range