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Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha MT-07

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
Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-076
  2. Kawasaki Z6501
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-07183 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-07140 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Yamaha MT-0767 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Yamaha MT-07689 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Yamaha MT-07210 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Yamaha MT-07183 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Yamaha MT-07805 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Yamaha MT-07140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Yamaha MT-07
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank15 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc689 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne401 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)183 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm805 mm
Ground clearance130 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,400 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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 Yamaha MT-07?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha MT-07?

Yamaha MT-07 weighs about 183 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha MT-07 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha MT-07: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-07 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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