2014 Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition vs 2025 Kawasaki Z650RS

The Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition records larger displacement than the Kawasaki Z650RS. The Kawasaki Z650RS has the advantage in recorded power, recorded torque and recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition, Kawasaki Z650RS Kawasaki Z650RS
  • Year: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 2014, Kawasaki Z650RS 2025
  • Displacement: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 773, Kawasaki Z650RS 649
  • Power: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 47, Kawasaki Z650RS 67.3
  • Torque: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 60, Kawasaki Z650RS 64
  • Weight: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 218, Kawasaki Z650RS 187
  • Seat height: Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 79, Kawasaki Z650RS 82
Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition vs Kawasaki Z650RS key specifications
SpecKawasaki W800 Chrome EditionKawasaki Z650RS
Year20142025
CategoryClassicClassic
Displacement773649
Power4767.3
Torque6064
Weight218187

Power

The Kawasaki Z650RS records 67.3 hp, 20.3 hp (43.2%) more than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition at 47 hp.

Torque

The Kawasaki Z650RS records 64 Nm of torque, 4 Nm (6.7%) more than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition at 60 Nm.

Weight

The Kawasaki Z650RS records a lower wet weight of 187 kg, 31 kg less than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition at 218 kg.

Displacement

The Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition records 773 cc, 124 cc (19.1%) more than the Kawasaki Z650RS at 649 cc.

Seat height

The Kawasaki Z650RS has a higher recorded seat height (82) than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition (79), a difference of 3.

Power-to-weight

The Kawasaki Z650RS has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.360 hp/kg, compared with 0.216 hp/kg for the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition or the Kawasaki Z650RS?

The Kawasaki Z650RS records 67.3 hp, 20.3 hp (43.2%) more than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition at 47 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition or the Kawasaki Z650RS?

The Kawasaki Z650RS records 64 Nm of torque, 4 Nm (6.7%) more than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition at 60 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition or the Kawasaki Z650RS?

The Kawasaki Z650RS records a lower wet weight of 187 kg, 31 kg less than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition at 218 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition or the Kawasaki Z650RS?

The Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition records 773 cc, 124 cc (19.1%) more than the Kawasaki Z650RS at 649 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition and the Kawasaki Z650RS compare?

The Kawasaki Z650RS has a higher recorded seat height (82) than the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition (79), a difference of 3.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition or the Kawasaki Z650RS?

The Kawasaki Z650RS has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.360 hp/kg, compared with 0.216 hp/kg for the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition.

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Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition

2014Classic

Displacement773 cc
Power47 hp
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Kawasaki Z650RS

2025Classic

Displacement649 cc
Power67.3 hp

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Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition

2014 • Classic

Kawasaki Z650RS

2025 • Classic

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
773 cc
649 cc
Power
47 hp
67.3 hp
Torque
60 Nm
64 Nm
Engine Type
V-Twin
Other
Engine Details
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
0.216 hp/kg
0.3869 hp/kg
Compression Ratio
8.4:1
10.8:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
-
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Twin-Shock
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-M19
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
130/80-M18
160/60-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
218 cm
206.5 cm
Height
108 cm
111.5 cm
Seat Height
79 cm
82 cm
Wheelbase
146.5 cm
140.5 cm
Ground Clearance
13 cm
12.5 cm
Dry Weight
-
174 kg
Wet Weight
218 kg
187 kg

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