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Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Z650

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R3
  2. Kawasaki Z6503
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank15.4 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc649 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Kawasaki Z650?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Kawasaki Z650 if most pulling power, lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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