I chose the Z650RS because I felt so in love with the look of the bike. Making my drivers license on a Z650 over here in Germany and about the handling I have to say that it’s simply amazing easy to use but still fast as hell (at least in my opinion as a beginner 😅). Still like the look of the yamaha and ofc a bit more of a beasty motor. But in points of everyday use, handling and look the winner is the Kawa to me.
@farmoboy83 Жыл бұрын
I am 40 and agree its the most beautiful new retro. Only the engine sound is not my favourite. This bike with sv650 motor would be perfect
@nishiki7047 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from the UK , like you , I learnt on a Z650 and have fallen in love with the Z650RS , but I am waiting to test a Triumph Trident 660 , not a retro bike , but small and brilliant
@kwakithailand10 ай бұрын
@@farmoboy83lovely bike, only the Z900 RS does beat it in looks, though.
@p9raceway759 Жыл бұрын
I compared Kawi vs XSR & purchased Yamaha. I think Z650 looks better but wanted more power. So far love XSR 700
@giedriusgylys4746 ай бұрын
I am driving since late nintees. I have tried many bikes, styles. Last ten years I drove Honda vtx 1800, Suzuki Bandit 650.. Kawasaki z650rs is amazing in the city, perfect looking, super torqey, at the same time it is not frighting at any situation.
@jakesolo2872 Жыл бұрын
I tested both. The Kawasaki is beautiful, (that green!), but I chose the XSR700 because of its bigger physical size. I’m 6’ 3”, (1.90m), and swapping out the stock seat for the slightly higher scrambler seat from the X-Tribute version made it the most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden.
@carenthusiast6748 Жыл бұрын
I am 1.92 and I like the kawaski more. Can I comfortable ride the z650rs or is it to bad (height and leg wise)
@jakesolo2872 Жыл бұрын
@@carenthusiast6748 “Comfortable” is relative. Everybody has different tolerance. The Kawasaki was not uncomfortable, but the Yamaha was more comfortable, if you get what I mean. I’m 6’ 3” or 1.90m and I rode sport bikes for a lot of years, so everything feels comfortable to me compared to them!
@jakesolo2872 Жыл бұрын
@@donventura2116 I’d say it’s less stable at lower speed than higher speed. The front wheel really wants to lift if you’re not careful with the throttle. The CP2 engine is so great but the torque down low is a lot.
@RiderXp Жыл бұрын
I compared the Z650 & the XSR700 and finally ended up buying a XSR900. Although I agree it's an overkill, the XSR700 would've been in my garage if I could find one when I was looking. The Z650 is also a great package, but the XSR700 character was more engaging to me personally.
@user-xm4vm2nk5d4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear your opinion as I just bought a 700 XSR. I absolutely love it. That being said, I will trade you for the 900. I am sure the power is intimidating, but man I bet it's a blast.
@mikelgeymsige8987 Жыл бұрын
Very good comparison. Thank you.
@vitpalu8 күн бұрын
i've been looking for the two aswell, but I ended up buying the yamaha second hand, it cost less even if second hand, also i have it green aswell (2016 version) is not produced anymore in that color. yahama xsr700 feels light, easy to use, especially into traffic or cities and it's really powerfull, at least for beginners, it's really easy to do a wheel from full stop at the stop light.... to handle with care because it might be dangerous for beginners.
@MrEiniweini Жыл бұрын
I think the LAMS comparison is so close that it comes down to personal styling. The Z650RS sits apart in my opinion as being truly retro and on the mark. If I were leaning towards the XSR700 with modern styling, then I would be more inclined towards the Triumph Trident 660. At the higher price, the Trident to me represents the best modern tech package in class by far with traction control and power modes. On this comparison, I would take the Z650RS though.
@walterfabianodeandradebenn117711 ай бұрын
Saudacoes aqui do Brasil tenho um Z650RS 2023 cor cinza show de moto
@morbid1.3 ай бұрын
Kawa holds old school style better imo... more classic than neo-classic of Yama
@jeriksson76862 ай бұрын
The Z650 is my choice. Its a bulletproof beauty ✌️
@pneuma88192 ай бұрын
Love the XSR
@GanjaHouse11 ай бұрын
I prefer my Ducati scrambler 803. I bought an xsr 155 cc s.r. asia model to check, and it became instantly obvious that i dont need an xsr 700, because the Ducati beats it, and can do on and off road, unlike the wonderful Kawa 640 which is of course, almost as tempting the Z RS 900. But the lack of a 4 cylinders on the 650, make it less attractive than the RS 9000 I would like a 900 RS but i live on an Island that is mostly muddy potholes, so the ducati scrambler does the job, plus i have a harley sportster 1275 cc a Royal Enfield scram 411 and a two ducati scramblers (one nightshift and one cafe race), oh and the XSR. The Ducati nightshift and the Scram 411 are the ones i use the most here
@marvinbanka7592 Жыл бұрын
I'll pick the kawasaki. It really looks retro. The Yamaha looks like a pile of loose parts between the wheels.
@nishiki7047 Жыл бұрын
I agree , I think the Yam is horrible
@genegoodwin8925 Жыл бұрын
I don't even have to watch this video to answer which is better, THE KAWASAKI Z650RS. I've owned many motorcycles since 1964, of them were four Yamahas and three Kawasakis. I had trouble with all four of the Yamahas I owned, while all of the Kawasakis were very reliable and very comfortable. I've learned my LESSON, no more Yamahas for me.
@BoZhaoengineering Жыл бұрын
650RS is more retro looking arguably. 12L is legit , bringing you a range of 200 km no problem
@hmkedar Жыл бұрын
I bought the z650rs, and love it. With LAMS, engines are too similar to really play into the equation too much, and looks go to the kawi hands down.
@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын
You did well!
@bohkdi Жыл бұрын
Hey @Kwackajack, I understand why you used the unit kmpl, but in metric countries people use Liters per 100kilometers. Cool Video keep it up!
@kwakithailand10 ай бұрын
FYI: not every "metric country" uses Liters per 100 km 😂. But most citizens of metric countries are able to convert any figure into the metrics they prefer 😂
@bohkdi10 ай бұрын
@@kwakithailand Well 😂 Thats interesting 😂 never heard of that 😂😂
@kwakithailand10 ай бұрын
@@bohkdi it's called "simple math" 😁
@bohkdi10 ай бұрын
@@kwakithailand 😂 I know yeah 😂 So simple 😂😂 So many dumb people on the internet 😂
@teej19877 ай бұрын
Lol what
@jvdg969 күн бұрын
The Yamaha is more years on the market so for second-hand buyers there is more choice. For me the Yamaha wins (and i do own a XSR700) because i don’t have anything with the Kawasaki brand although the Z650rs is nice looking
@alex.tsoumanisАй бұрын
Kawasaki has the classic 180 degree crank 650cc engine from er6 and versys and the the xsr has the cp2 engine from mt07 and tenere that you correctly said has 270 degree crank.
@evetsegap2 ай бұрын
I do not understand why anyone would allow their government to restrict power. Nanny state?
@f.i.l.d.e.p.s10 ай бұрын
notable mention that wasnt mentioned in the video are the limitless support and customization in xsr700.
@teej19877 ай бұрын
There is a limit though
@philhorlock52457 ай бұрын
XSR for me. Love em!
@user-sw2lv3zp6o Жыл бұрын
XSR700 for me.
@SuperSokol7 Жыл бұрын
I have not seen any vids of the Kawasaki off road. The Xsr 700 seems better on dirt roads right? But Kawasaki more comfortable...
@narendrairengbam112Ай бұрын
Would you call them modern classic or Neo retro
@bedabizkit487111 ай бұрын
Good comparison!
@BioMECH00 Жыл бұрын
Man, that stock muffler on the XSR is awful. It really mutes the amazing sound of the engine.
@sohanroy28139 ай бұрын
What is the situation of spares and how much is the waiting time for the Kawasaki? I had a starter switch failure in my Ducati Scrambler ICON when I went riding 1600 kms for MotoGP I was told 1 month. Luckily 1 was managed from another dealer in Bangalore. Cannot abort a ride like this due to mismanagement. The switch barely costs ₹5000/-
@ruysk8 ай бұрын
Z650RS for the looks and features without doubt, but the larger 270 degree engine of the XSR has more power throughout the powerband so it is a difficult choice. The Z650RS has more upright seating position which i prefer so i think the Kawi would be my choice in the end.
@teej19877 ай бұрын
Unless you're racing, it doesn't matter
@IVMTAB Жыл бұрын
Too bad Honda does not have something similar
@pierslunnon-wood10012 ай бұрын
The Kawi is so much more Beautiful and comfy. Especially two up. The CP2 p-twin on the XSR is just a dream and gets my vote
@ukaszwesoowski318010 ай бұрын
Which one is more comfortable to ride with a passanger?
@bossHogOG9 ай бұрын
I want the yamaha engine in the Kawasaki body.
@thegamingarsenal16628 ай бұрын
Does Z650RS have enough ground clearance? it is just 125 MM
@williamwilkinson29593 ай бұрын
Good stuff
@gregsanford384810 ай бұрын
I love both of em
@naturalforlife6741 Жыл бұрын
Would you do a comparison between the new Z650RS and the original 4 cylinder Z650. That would be interesting. I own the original back in the day.
@teej19877 ай бұрын
No
@MAdGamer14133 ай бұрын
Would you really recommend that size bike as your first bike?
@salsamancerАй бұрын
You could get in some trouble with 72hp as your first bike
@user-sw2lv3zp6o11 ай бұрын
I wouldn't entertain the Kawasaki. I would consider an SV650, though, but I'd just about favour an XSR700. I'm talking about the full-powered versions as I'm not Australian. Nick J
@jduarte150611 ай бұрын
Good excellent bikes, good engines I lean towards Yamaha but an opinion between these bikes and the Ducati Scrambler for which you think it is better say that Japanese bikes are for life
@flesz_4 ай бұрын
Nothing beats the sound of xsr
@ilmiosmani36892 ай бұрын
Thats the only thing that keeps me away from kawa.
@user-ic5uy2hz3m7 ай бұрын
I have a XSR and definitely do not get anything over 170-175 miles out of a tank.
@richardcurtis114 Жыл бұрын
No contest....z650rs wins every time......for me anyway its a seventy bike with mod cons. And that's perfect
@loopertrooper66717 ай бұрын
Best looking is the RS, best performing is the XS.
@mockbattles Жыл бұрын
The Yammy looks better in black.
@MatthewW713 Жыл бұрын
I chose the XSR900
@enricohagn11 ай бұрын
I picked the Z900RS 😂
@MatthewW71311 ай бұрын
@@enricohagn I really like that bike. If they offered the se in green I would be all over it.
@enricohagn11 ай бұрын
@@MatthewW713 Got mine (Standard, not SE) in dark green with the yellow stripes on the tank. Looks almost like my '74 Z900 I bought 2.hand in '78 Lucky me 💚
@ed.t.hansen64992 ай бұрын
whats wrong with Oz. with restrictions; for what
@relevation08 ай бұрын
CP2>
@vincentdavidson755 Жыл бұрын
Give me the 900 rs because I don't like the small feeling🧝⚡🌴
@sturejonsson Жыл бұрын
I like this video😊👍👏💪
@johncunningham48209 ай бұрын
The Kawasaki is definitely the Prettier Bike . Considerably so . The Yamaha Sounds better though . 270 crank = Faux V twin .
@Fallen6088 ай бұрын
Honestly they're both kinda "lazy" retros but the yamaha isnt even trying. I wish Kawa had put in the same effort as they did on the 900RS
@bacciuelmagnifico59435 ай бұрын
Yamaha because Yamaha
@nikosstathakos2227 Жыл бұрын
If you dont care about poping the front wheel with first gear , then Its Kawasaki hands down ....
@BrunoRenflement Жыл бұрын
MERCI
@catmandu6776 Жыл бұрын
Australia seems to be a neutered version of American. 😂 You're almost free enough to make your own decisions in life, but not quite. Beautiful country, though.
@jesselewis2696 ай бұрын
Bump the price down 3.500 bucks.
@Zbroja69 Жыл бұрын
Is this just me or does kawa look more expensive?
@bayly19779 ай бұрын
Sick of Oz destroying all these bikes by making them LAME models. Give us open license riders less options
@Dave30867 Жыл бұрын
Dont matter what you think its up to the rider and there comfort on the scooter .
@user-kp8lb5lk6f6 ай бұрын
"Zed" 🙄
@samuelh41772 ай бұрын
Kawasaki for sure, yamaha is one of the ugliest bikes on the market.
@ZinoAmare11 ай бұрын
Kawa souned better to me :D
@Kenneth_McGrew3 ай бұрын
xsr700 sounds 😁😊😛😍🤪 z560rs sounds... 😓😩😫🥱😤 no contest.