Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Z1 900 produces 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Yamaha Xs650 produces 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm. Kawasaki Z1 900 wins by 29 hp.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Z1 900 209 km/h, Yamaha Xs650 170 km/h. Kawasaki Z1 900 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Z1 900 230 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Xs650 193 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Z1 900 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Yamaha Xs650 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Z1 900 8.5/10 and Yamaha Xs650 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1 900 caveat: You need reliable daily transport on tight budget. Yamaha Xs650 caveat: You need reliability without wrenching occasionally.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Kawasaki Z1 900 82 hp, Yamaha Xs650 53 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Z1 900: 230 kg, 82 hp. Yamaha Xs650: 193 kg, 53 hp.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xs650. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.