2024 HONDA CB650R vs KAWASAKI Z650
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 68 hp (KAWASAKI Z650) up to 95 hp (2024 HONDA CB650R).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CB650R) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Z650).
- Weight spans 188 kg (KAWASAKI Z650) to 205 kg (2024 HONDA CB650R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB650R | KAWASAKI Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CB650R | KAWASAKI Z650 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 650cc |
| Power | 95hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm x 4.5 mm double disc with four piston caliper | 300 mm dual discs, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa Separate Function front Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper with 10 stage adjustable preload, 43.5mm stroke | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 235km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.4 L – 5.5 L/100km | 15 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9399 | $8149 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -A.S.clutch E-Clutch, 5-inch full colour TFT screen, -Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), (HSTC) Honda Selectable Torque Control, -HSS |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2024 HONDA CB650R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z650: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB650R and 2023 KAWASAKI Z650 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CB650R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Z650 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB650R and Z650 have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CB650R has a clear listed power advantage (95 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
CB650R and Z650 have very similar listed torque (63 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB650R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (235 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z650 is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 205 kg). Z650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB650R vs KAWASAKI Z650?
HONDA CB650R is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Z650.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB650R or KAWASAKI Z650?
HONDA CB650R has 95 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Z650.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB650R or KAWASAKI Z650?
KAWASAKI Z650 is lighter at 188 kg vs 205 kg for HONDA CB650R.
Which is better, HONDA CB650R or KAWASAKI Z650?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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