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Kawasaki Z650 vs Aprilia RS 457

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

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Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg
Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6504
  2. Aprilia RS 4571
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestAprilia RS 457175 kg
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Aprilia RS 457457 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Aprilia RS 457175 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Aprilia RS 457800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Aprilia RS 457
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanAprilia · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank15 L13 L
On a full tank—~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc457 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne272 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)175 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,350 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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  • Aprilia RS 457—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Aprilia RS 457?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Aprilia RS 457?

Aprilia RS 457 weighs about 175 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Aprilia RS 457 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Aprilia RS 457: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Aprilia RS 457 if 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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