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Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki GSX 125

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6503
  2. Suzuki GSX 1253
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX 125167 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Suzuki GSX 125167 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Suzuki GSX 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900
BrandKawasaki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStandard
Petrol tank15 L14.2 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc125 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)126 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm770 mm
Ground clearance130 mm167 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,270 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm
Colours—Red, Blue
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless

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, Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki GSX 125?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki GSX 125?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki GSX 125: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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