Kawasaki Z650 vs Honda Cb650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z650
Honda Cb650r
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
202 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb650r
8.0/10
"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
−Weak stock rear suspension
−Flat low-rpm throttle response
−Minimal wind protection
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