Cfmoto S21 vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto S21 vs Kawasaki Z650. Cfmoto S21: ~35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto S21
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
31 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~31 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
~185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto S21
7.0/10
"Genuine budget performance bike, but buy near a dealer."
Pros
+Strong value against competitors
+Punchy, characterful twin engine
+Sharp aggressive styling
Cons
−Patchy dealer network coverage
−Parts availability still developing
−Early corrosion on exhausts
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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