Kawasaki Z650RS vs Yamaha XSR700: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present) and the Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Z650RS 67 hp, Yamaha XSR700 73.4 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Z650RS 64 Nm, Yamaha XSR700 67 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Z650RS 187 kg, Yamaha XSR700 186 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present)67
- Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present)73.4 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present)64
- Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present)67 (best)
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present)187
- Yamaha XSR700 (2022-present)186 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-present Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2022-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | 649cc Parallel-Twin | 689cc liquid-cooled CP2 parallel-twin, DOHC 8-valve, 270-degree crossplane crankshaft, Euro5 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 73.4 hp @ 8,750 rpmBest |
| Torque | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm | 67 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain final drive | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 187 kg (wet) | 186 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 4.9 in travel | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 5.1in (130mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, single shock with adjustable spring preload, 5.1 in travel | Aluminum swingarm with single shock, adjustable spring preload (rebound not adjustable), 5.1in (130mm) travel |
| Brake system | ABS standard | ABS standard, front-to-rear linked brake system standard |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, 2-piston calipers | Dual 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston monoblock calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc | Single 245mm hydraulic disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 Michelin Road 5 |
| Rear tire | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 Michelin Road 5 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 8,999 (US) | USD 8,799 (US)Best |