Kawasaki W650 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W650 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Kawasaki W650
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
56 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability 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
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