Kawasaki Z650 vs Harley-Davidson Iron 883

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z650 is ₹ 6,04,000 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is ₹ 9,38,000. Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Z650 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883.

Z650 vs Iron 883 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z650	Iron 883
Price	₹ 6,04,000	₹ 9,38,000
Capacity	649 cc	883 cc
Power	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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Kawasaki
Z650

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 6,04,000
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Iron 883

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₹ 9,38,000
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Z650
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Iron 883
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	67.3 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	--
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm	68 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	883
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	83	76.2
Stroke (mm)	60	96.8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	9:01
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	12.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	292
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	292
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	16
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	100/90B19 57H
Rear Tyre Size	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)	150/80B16 77H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm	39 mm Showa
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm	Coil Over, Preload Dual Adjustable

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	191	256
Overall Length (mm)	2,115	2,185
Overall Width (mm)	765	820
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,410	1,515
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	140
Seat Height (mm)	790	760
Chassis Type	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Mild Steel,Tubular Frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	No
Pillion Seat	Yes	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	No
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	Bulb and Reflector Type
Headlight Bulb Type	--	55/60 W
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Type
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 650cc engine has plenty of torque
- Easy to riding in city traffic
- Full TFT instrument console
- Great low-end torque
- Quality of parts is top-notch
- Comfortable riding position
Could be better
- Available in only one colour
- Expensive parts
- Limited sales, service reach
- Expensive to maintain
- Fuel-efficiency is not great
- Could get better front brake