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Honda Shine 125 vs Kawasaki Z650

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

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Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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. Kawasaki Z6505
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L15 L
On a full tank~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc649 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm790 mm
Ground clearance162 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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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  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Z650?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if most power, most pulling power 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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