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Kawasaki Z650 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli 302S

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
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6505
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Z650—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Z650—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank15 L12 L16 L
On a full tank—~540 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed200 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height790 mm790 mm795 mm
Ground clearance130 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,300 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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