Kawasaki Z650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Immense raw power Naked looks Smooth transmission Read More	Vintage look enhanced by analog display High engine deliverability at minimal rpm Read More
Things we don't like	Relatively poor mileage Read More	Rigidity during cornering or braking needs improvement  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	68.2 hp	67 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15 L	12 L
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhuast	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	10.8:1
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	2-Cylinders, Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine	Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Maximum Torque	65.7 Nm	65.7 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	6500 rpm	8000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Height	1080 mm	1080 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
Length	2115 mm	2055 mm
Seat Height	790 mm	--
Width	775 mm	755 mm
Kerb Weight	185 kg	188 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1410 mm	1410 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	110/70 R17	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	160/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Back Link	Horizontal Back-Link
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	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
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Additional Features	Smart phone connectivity Smart phone connectivity	--

Electrical

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