KAWASAKI Z650 vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550

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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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Z650
85 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
15 pts

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

KAWASAKI Z650
36.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
78 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z650
91.7 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z650
93.8 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

KAWASAKI Z650
33.6 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
72.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KAWASAKI Z650 79 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550 81 cm Tallest 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 61 hp (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550) up to 68 hp (KAWASAKI Z650).
  • Torque spans 55 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550) up to 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Z650).
  • Weight spans 176 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550) to 188 kg (KAWASAKI Z650).
  • Displacement spans 550 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Z650).
Specification KAWASAKI Z650 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
Brand KAWASAKI QJMOTOR
Model KAWASAKI Z650 QJ MOTOR SRK 550
Engine size 650cc 550cc
Power 68hp 61hp
Torque 64nm. 55nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 188kg 176kg
Front brake 300 mm dual discs, dual-piston caliper Disc ø320mm(dual)(ABS)
Rear brake 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper Disc ø260mm(ABS)
Seat height (cm) 79cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) 160/60ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41 mm telescopic fork Telescopic Upside-Down
Rear suspension Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 220km/h 210km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 15 L – 4 L/100km 15 L – 5.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $8149 Price not listed.
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View QJMOTOR price list
Extra features

-Assist Slipper Clutch

-Economical Riding Indicator

-Dual Throttle Valves

TFT display

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2023 KAWASAKI Z650 vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Z650 and 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 550 differ on the listed specifications: the Z650 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the SRK 550 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Z650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 550 cc).

Peak power

Z650 has a modest listed power advantage (68 hp vs 61 hp).

Torque

Z650 has a clear listed torque advantage (64 Nm vs 55 Nm).

Listed top speed

Z650 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 210 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

SRK 550 has a modest listed weight advantage (176 kg vs 188 kg). Z650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 81 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z650 vs QJ MOTOR SRK 550?

KAWASAKI Z650 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for QJ MOTOR SRK 550.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z650 or QJ MOTOR SRK 550?

KAWASAKI Z650 has 68 hp compared with 61 hp on the QJ MOTOR SRK 550.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z650 or QJ MOTOR SRK 550?

QJ MOTOR SRK 550 is lighter at 176 kg vs 188 kg for KAWASAKI Z650.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Z650 or QJ MOTOR SRK 550?

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.