Honda CB650R (2024-present) or Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-)?

2024–present vs 2020–present · Naked vs Naked

In short

Power: CB650R (2024-present) 35–70 kW, Z650 / Z650 S (2020-) 35–50.2 kW.
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda CB650R (2024-present)2024–present · 3 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-)2020–present · 11 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda CB650R (2024-present)2024–presentno listings	Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-)2020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Seat height	Seat height810 mm	Seat height790 mm–805 mm
Curb weight	Curb weight205 kg–207 kg	Curb weight187 kg–190 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeNaked	Body typeNaked
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power35–70 kW (48–95 hp)	Power35–50.2 kW (48–68 hp)
Engine size (cm³)	Engine size (cm³)649	Engine size (cm³)649
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainChain	DrivetrainChain
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful — Honda CB650R (2024-present) or Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-)?

The strongest Honda CB650R (2024-present) makes 70 kW (95 hp) (650R); the strongest Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-) 50.2 kW (68 hp) (Z650 Performance).

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