Ural Tourist 750 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ural Tourist 750 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Ural Tourist 750: 36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune) hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration) weight, top speed 105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Ural Tourist 750
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
36 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune)
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly by condition and tune)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ural Tourist 750
6.5/10
"A deeply rewarding machine for patient, mechanically curious riders only."
Pros
+Truly unique riding experience
+Incredibly strong community support
+Parts surprisingly still available
Cons
−Steep mechanical learning curve
−Fuel economy genuinely embarrassing
−Electrical gremlins haunt older examples
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
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