2018 Kawasaki Z 650 vs 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Kawasaki Z 650 2018 Kawasaki Z 650

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
184 kg / 406 lbs
2024 Triumph Speed 400 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Power
29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20182024
Make ModelKawasaki Z 650Triumph Speed 400
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55.5 in1377 mm / 54.2 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in-
Height1080 mm / 42.5 in1075 mm / 42.3 in
Length2055 mm / 80.9 in2056 mm / 80.9 in
Width779 mm / 30.6 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)184 170
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal13 Litres / 3.43 US gal
Wet Weight184 kg / 406 lbs170 kg / 375 lbs
Performance
Max Power50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8500 rpm29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm38 Nm / 28 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement649 cc / 39.65 cu-in398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke83 x 60 mm89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio10.8:112.1:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Fuel InductionDFIØ with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodiesBosch ride-by-wire EFI
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance-
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final DriveSealed chainX-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steelHybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Suspension - Front41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork43mm Showa Big Piston, non-adjustable inverted fork
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with adjustable preloadSingle shock, fixed damping with the shock adjustable piggy-back reservior
Rake24° 26.6°
Swingarm-Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in101.6 mm / 4 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in139.7 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in129.4 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipersSingle 300 mm disc with radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm discSingle 230 mm disc with floating caliper
ABSOptionalBosch dual channel
Tyres - Front120/70 -17110/70 x R17
Tyres - Rear160/50 -17150/60 x R17
Wheels - Front-17 x 3 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
Wheels - Rear-17 x 4 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims