Kawasaki Z 650 (2022) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (2004-06) vs Kawasaki KLR 250 (1991-92)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 650 | VN 800 Drifter | KLR 250 |
| Years: | 2022 | 2004-06 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 88 x 66.2 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Keihin CVK36 carburetor | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | TCBI with electronic advance | Digital K-TRIC | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload swingarm | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm petal-style discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm petal-style disc | 130mm drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90-16 | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR7 | 140/90-16 | 4.60 - 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1615 mm / 63.6 in | 1415mm / 55.71 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 856mm / 33.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |