Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Kawasaki KX 250
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 RS or Kawasaki KX 250? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 RS and KX 250. Kawasaki Z650 RS Price starts at Rs.7.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Kawasaki KX 250 Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Z650 RS is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KX 250 is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of range, Z650 RS provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and KX 250 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Z650 RS is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki KX 250 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Z650 RS vs KX 250
Key Highlights | Kawasaki Z650 RS | Kawasaki KX 250 |
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Price | Rs.7.69 Lakh | Rs.7.99 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 249 cc |
Power | 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm | N/A |
Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | 30 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Z650 RS specifications | KX 250 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 8.71 Lakh Price Breakup | 9.04 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 6.2 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 249 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Z650 RS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | KX 250 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 272 | 270 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | 14 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | 14 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 18 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 18 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 19 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFork/125mm | ?4minvertetelescopiforwitadjustablcompressioanreboundampin31mm |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm | New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 80/100 - 21 |
Instrumentation
Z650 RS Instrumentation | KX 250 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | No |
Gear Indicator | Yes | No |
Tachometer | Analogue | No |
Speedometer | Analogue | No |
Odometer | Digital | No |
Exterior
Z650 RS Exterior | KX 250 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | No |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
Z650 RS Warranty | KX 250 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
Z650 RS Body & Suspension | KX 250 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Tubular& Diamond | Perimeter& aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
Z650 RS Engine & Transmission | KX 250 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 249 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Single |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | 201 kmph | 103 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm | 78 mm x 52.2 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Single Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm | - |
Max Torque | 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm | - |
Mileage (Claimed) | - | 30 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
Z650 RS Comfort & Convenience | KX 250 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | No |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | No |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | No | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | No |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Z650 RS Safety | KX 250 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | No |
Radial Tyres | Yes | No |
Side Stand Alarm | No | No |
Pass Light | Yes | No |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | No |
Power Modes | No | No |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | Yes | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
Z650 RS Dimensions & Capacity | KX 250 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2065 mm | 2190 mm |
Width | 800 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1115 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase | 1405 mm | 1485 mm |
Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 345 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 6.2 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1.6 Litres | 0.8 Litres |
Body Type | Cafe Racer | Dirt |
Seat Height | 800 mm | 960 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 192 kg | 108 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Z650 RS Entertainment & Communication | KX 250 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
Z650 RS Pros & Cons | KX 250 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Z650 RS and Kawasaki KX 250
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Z650 RS has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KX 250, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Kawasaki Z650 RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KX 250 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Z650 RS has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1115 mm seat height. Kawasaki KX 250 has 1270 mm seat height and 6.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Kawasaki Z650 RS and Kawasaki KX 250 FAQs
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Z650 RS?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Z650 RS is Rs. 8.71 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250?
The on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250 is Rs. 9.04 Lakh in New Delhi.