Which bike is better Kawasaki Z650 or KTM RC 200?

According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Z650 has a score of 4.9/5 while KTM RC 200 is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki Z650 and KTM RC 200 is cheaper?

KTM RC 200 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Z650 or KTM RC 200?

Kawasaki Z650 is heavier (191 kg) than KTM RC 200 (160.6 kg).

Kawasaki Z650 vs KTM RC 200

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and KTM RC 200. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z650 is ₹ 6,43,173 and KTM RC 200 is ₹ 2,09,208. Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and KTM RC 200 is available in 2 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 KTM RC 200.

Z650 vs RC 200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z650	RC 200
Price	₹ 6,43,173	₹ 2,09,208
Capacity	649 cc	199.5 cc
Power	67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm	25.4 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	--	31 kmpl

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₹ 6,43,173

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RC 200

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₹ 2,09,208

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	67.31 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	25.4 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm	19.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	199.5
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	83	72
Stroke (mm)	60	49
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	14.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet multi-disc clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	13.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.3	1.5
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	--	425
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.	--	31
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	201	140

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	230
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front-4 Piston Fixed, Rear-1 Piston Floating Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	110/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	160/60 - ZR17	150/60 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	32
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm	WP APEX - Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	191	160.6
Overall Length (mm)	2,115	--
Overall Width (mm)	765	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,410	1,341
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	158
Seat Height (mm)	790	824
Chassis Type	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	30000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V/8Ah
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED Headlamps
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	Fully Adjustable Handlebar

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 650cc engine has plenty of torque
- Easy to ride in city traffic
- Full TFT instrument console
- Great motorcycle Powerful and punchy engine
- Powerful and punchy engine
- Good power-to-weight ratio
Could be better
- Available in only one colour
- Expensive parts
- Limited sales, service reach
- Uncomfortable city ride
- Small pillion seat
- Front brake needs more bite

Colors


Available Colours	Candy Lime Green	Dark Galvano Silver Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.9(8 ratings) 3 reviews	4.0(42 ratings) 5 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.8	3.0
Reliability	5.0	3.3
Performance	5.0	3.5
Service Experience	4.5	3.0

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