Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	59.7 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	600 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	205 kg	Kerb Weight	185 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 2023

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XJ6 vs Kawasaki Z650

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Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2023

Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs Kawasaki Z650 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XJ6 vs Kawasaki Z650

Price Yamaha XJ6

Price Kawasaki Z650

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