Yamaha Srx 600 vs Kawasaki W650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Srx 600 vs Kawasaki W650. Yamaha Srx 600: ~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Srx 600
Kawasaki W650
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
56 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
202 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly)
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~50 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning)
175 km/h
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–29 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Srx 600
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful thumper for patient, spanner-savvy enthusiasts only."
Pros
+Charismatic single-cylinder engine
+Gorgeous minimalist styling
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
−Notorious starter reliability issues
−Vibration fatigues long distances
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability patchy
Top 10 Accessories
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