Jawa 350 Standard vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 350 Standard vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Jawa 350 Standard: 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa 350 Standard
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 5,250 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
155 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa 350 Standard
6.5/10
"Charming urban cruiser, but don't expect performance beyond steady commuting."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Smooth parallel twin engine
Cons
−Weak power delivery overall
−Soft, vague suspension
−Parts availability regionally patchy
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
Top 10 Accessories
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