Kawasaki Z650 vs Honda Cbf600
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 Cbf600
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
197 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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 Cbf600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that never breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth fuel-injected motor
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Ageing fairing parts scarce
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Chain frequently neglected by owners
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