Yamaha Srx 600 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Srx 600 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. 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 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
Yamaha Srx 600
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly)
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~50 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–29 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 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
Picks that work on either bike.
