| Engine | Kawasaki Z650 | Honda NC750X |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 745 cc |
| Max power | 65 hp (@6 500 RPM) | 54 hp (@6 250 RPM) |
| Max torque | 68 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 67 Nm (@4 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 6 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | SOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.10 litre | 3.10 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | SAE 10W-30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK IFR6G-11K |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 83.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 60.0 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.88 kg/hp | 4.02 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 347 hp/Ton | 248 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah | YTZ14S, 12V 11.2Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z650 | Honda NC750X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | DCT |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK 520 | DID 520V0, RK 520MKO, 114 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.095 | 1.731 |
| Final drive | 3.067 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (71 km/h) | 2.812 (58 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (101 km/h) | 1.894 (87 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (130 km/h) | 1.454 (113 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (156 km/h) | 1.2 (137 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (180 km/h) | 1.033 (159 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (204 km/h) | 0.837 (196 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z650 | Honda NC750X |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Trellis, high tensile steel | Steel diamond frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork, 124.00 mm travel | 41mm fork, 153.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock | Monoshock, 150.00 mm travel |