Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2019

Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022 vs Kawasaki Z900 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2019

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Details

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,150 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	52 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
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	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	140 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single 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	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,119 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	745 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,067 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,398 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 2019

Fortunately, the new Kawasaki Z900 has lost none of its character through the use of electronics. It is and remains a playful mid-range naked bike, which at the same time masters the brisk pace on the country road magnificently. The riding pleasure and suitability for everyday use are high, the now installed riding aids offer a plus in safety. Your opponents will have a really hard time from now on.

Light and natural handling with high stability

Silky engine with full pull from mid revs

High chassis transparency, great feedback

Sitting position with feel-good factor

Fair price

TFT display mounted too low

Cumbersome menu operation

Rear view mirrors offer modest visibility