Honda CB1000R vs Kawasaki Z650RS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Stunning looks Powerful and refined engine Great handling Read More	Vintage look enhanced by analog display High engine deliverability at minimal rpm Read More
Things we don't like	Not aggressive enough to be a streetfighter Very expensive by comparison Dated instrument display Read More	Rigidity during cornering or braking needs improvement  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	143.4 hp	67 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 L	12 L
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	10.8:1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Liquid-Cooled Engine	Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	75 mm x 56.5 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	105 Nm	65.7 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	10500 rpm	8000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.1 kmpl	--
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Height	1094 mm	1080 mm
Ground Clearance	138 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	213 mm	188 kg
Width	789 mm	755 mm
Length	2123 mm	2055 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1452 mm	1410 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	--

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/55 R17	160/60 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubel	Runflat

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Horizontal Back-Link

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

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12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Sport Sport
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No