Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-) or Yamaha XSR700 (RM11/RM36)?

2020–present vs 2016–2021 · Naked vs Naked

In short

Power: Z650 / Z650 S (2020-) 35–50.2 kW, XSR700 (RM11/RM36) 35–55 kW.
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Yamaha XSR700 (RM11/RM36)2016–2021 · 3 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-)2020–presentno listings	Yamaha XSR700 (RM11/RM36)2016–2021no listings
Dimensions
Seat height	Seat height790 mm–805 mm	Seat height815 mm–845 mm
Curb weight	Curb weight187 kg–190 kg	Curb weight186 kg–188 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2016–2021
Body type	Body typeNaked	Body typeNaked
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines3
Power	Power35–50.2 kW (48–68 hp)	Power35–55 kW (48–75 hp)
Engine size (cm³)	Engine size (cm³)649	Engine size (cm³)689
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainChain	DrivetrainChain
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful — Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-) or Yamaha XSR700 (RM11/RM36)?

The strongest Kawasaki Z650 / Z650 S (2020-) makes 50.2 kW (68 hp) (Z650 Performance); the strongest Yamaha XSR700 (RM11/RM36) 55 kW (75 hp) (XSR700).

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