Honda Cb650f vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb650f vs Kawasaki Z650. Honda Cb650f: 86 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Honda Cb650f
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
86 hp @ 11,000 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb650f
7.8/10
"A dependable, rewarding naked that earns its reputation on every ride."
Pros
+Silky inline-four engine
+Outstanding Honda reliability
+Neutral versatile riding position
Cons
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Headers rust aggressively
−Uninspiring below 6,000rpm
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
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