Kawasaki W800 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W800 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), 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 W800
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
62.9 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
221 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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
Picks that work on either bike.
