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Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE4
  2. Kawasaki Z6502
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Petrol tank15 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc776 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance130 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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