Earlier version in photoKawasaki Z650
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 649 cc
- 68 PS
- 188 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Z650 vs KTM RC 390
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
KTM RC 3902014–2021
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 147 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Kawasaki Z6505
- KTM RC 3902
- Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
- LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
- Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Z650 |  KTM RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | KTM · Austria |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports |
| Fuel average | — | ~28 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 15 L | 9.5 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~266 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 649 cc | 373 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 362 PS / tonne | 299 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 188 kg (with fluids) | 147 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 178 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | 1,340 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 / Disc 230 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 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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Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or KTM RC 390?
Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Z650 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 if lightest, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Kawasaki Z650: Gamemaster669, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
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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.