Kawasaki Z 650 (2022) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (2004-06)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 650 | VN 800 Drifter |
| Years: | 2022 | 2004-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Ignition: | TCBI with electronic advance | Digital K-TRIC |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload swingarm | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm petal-style discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm petal-style disc | 130mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR7 | 140/90-16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1615 mm / 63.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 187 kg / 412.3 lbs | 271 kg / 597 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |