04-27-2018, 10:44 AM
Hello Superscvthe and welcome to the forum.
First off, this being a CB1100 forum, I think most on here would agree that the Honda will better fit your needs. Not that the Kawasaki isn't a fine bike it's just not in the same class with the Honda. The CB has an engine with better torque and hp plus the quality of the finish is better. A better comparison would be with the Z900 RS. I've not ridden the S650 but I have the Versys with basically the same motor. I found it a little buzzy at highway speeds and inferior overall to my wife's 650 V-strom. Can you arrange a test ride on both?
First off, this being a CB1100 forum, I think most on here would agree that the Honda will better fit your needs. Not that the Kawasaki isn't a fine bike it's just not in the same class with the Honda. The CB has an engine with better torque and hp plus the quality of the finish is better. A better comparison would be with the Z900 RS. I've not ridden the S650 but I have the Versys with basically the same motor. I found it a little buzzy at highway speeds and inferior overall to my wife's 650 V-strom. Can you arrange a test ride on both?