Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Yamaha Xsr 700: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Xsr 700
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr 700
8.2/10
"A genuinely excellent used buy if you inspect carefully first."
Pros
+CP2 engine virtually indestructible
+Strong used value retention
+Genuinely flickable handling
Cons
−Mirrors useless above 70mph
−Seat punishing past 90 minutes
−Retro tax on asking prices
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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