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Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore83 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque52.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,150 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter200 mmDiameter240 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 width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,119 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,398 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)217 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity13.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

With the RS, Kawasaki proves that it has mastered the art of retro bikes. You immediately forget that underneath the pretty dress is the normal Z650, because thanks to the right details, the retro design has been convincingly implemented. In the saddle, you enjoy the accessibility that you know from the technical sister. A retro bike that both beginners and experienced bikers will really enjoy!

perfectly realised retro design

analogue displays

lively engine,accessible handling

powerful brakes

comfortable ergonomics

adjustable levers

real eye-catcher

slightly softer sound

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

Model year
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Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Model year
Current average market prices

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